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Add 80/20 and 45/48

1^st number: 4 0/20, 2^nd number: 45/48

80/20 + 45/48 is 79/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   80/20 = 80 × 12/20 × 12 = 960/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/240 + 225/240 = 960 + 225/240 = 1185/240
5. 1185/240 simplified gives 79/16
6. So, 80/20 + 45/48 = 79/16
   In mixed form: 415/16

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