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Add 80/45 and 50/24

1^st number: 1 35/45, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

80/45 + 50/24 is 139/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   80/45 = 80 × 8/45 × 8 = 640/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/360 + 750/360 = 640 + 750/360 = 1390/360
5. 1390/360 simplified gives 139/36
6. So, 80/45 + 50/24 = 139/36
   In mixed form: 331/36

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