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Add 80/24 and 60/45

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

80/24 + 60/45 is 14/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 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 45 × 8 = 360,
   60/45 = 60 × 8/45 × 8 = 480/360
4. Add the two fractions:
   1200/360 + 480/360 = 1200 + 480/360 = 1680/360
5. 1680/360 simplified gives 14/3
6. So, 80/24 + 60/45 = 14/3
   In mixed form: 42/3

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