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Add 75/5 and 45/80

1^st number: 15 0/5, 2^nd number: 45/80

75/5 + 45/80 is 249/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   75/5 = 75 × 16/5 × 16 = 1200/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/80 + 45/80 = 1200 + 45/80 = 1245/80
5. 1245/80 simplified gives 249/16
6. So, 75/5 + 45/80 = 249/16
   In mixed form: 159/16

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