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Add 80/24 and 45/30

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

80/24 + 45/30 is 29/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   45/30 = 45 × 4/30 × 4 = 180/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/120 + 180/120 = 400 + 180/120 = 580/120
5. 580/120 simplified gives 29/6
6. So, 80/24 + 45/30 = 29/6
   In mixed form: 45/6

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