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Add 8/5 and 45/24

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

8/5 + 45/24 is 139/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
   8/5 = 8 × 24/5 × 24 = 192/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/120 + 225/120 = 192 + 225/120 = 417/120
5. 417/120 simplified gives 139/40
6. So, 8/5 + 45/24 = 139/40
   In mixed form: 319/40

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