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Add 80/24 and 84/45

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

80/24 + 84/45 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
   84/45 = 84 × 8/45 × 8 = 672/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/360 + 672/360 = 1200 + 672/360 = 1872/360
5. 1872/360 simplified gives 26/5
6. So, 80/24 + 84/45 = 26/5
   In mixed form: 51/5

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