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Add 80/32 and 60/45

1^st number: 2 16/32, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

80/32 + 60/45 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   80/32 = 80 × 45/32 × 45 = 3600/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   60/45 = 60 × 32/45 × 32 = 1920/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/1440 + 1920/1440 = 3600 + 1920/1440 = 5520/1440
5. 5520/1440 simplified gives 23/6
6. So, 80/32 + 60/45 = 23/6
   In mixed form: 35/6

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