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Add 80/48 and 45/84

1^st number: 1 32/48, 2^nd number: 45/84

80/48 + 45/84 is 185/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   80/48 = 80 × 7/48 × 7 = 560/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   45/84 = 45 × 4/84 × 4 = 180/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/336 + 180/336 = 560 + 180/336 = 740/336
5. 740/336 simplified gives 185/84
6. So, 80/48 + 45/84 = 185/84
   In mixed form: 217/84

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