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Add 80/24 and 45/90

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 45/90

80/24 + 45/90 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   80/24 = 80 × 15/24 × 15 = 1200/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/360 + 180/360 = 1200 + 180/360 = 1380/360
5. 1380/360 simplified gives 23/6
6. So, 80/24 + 45/90 = 23/6
   In mixed form: 35/6

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