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Add 80/20 and 45/24

1^st number: 4 0/20, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

80/20 + 45/24 is 47/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   80/20 = 80 × 6/20 × 6 = 480/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/120 + 225/120 = 480 + 225/120 = 705/120
5. 705/120 simplified gives 47/8
6. So, 80/20 + 45/24 = 47/8
   In mixed form: 57/8

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