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Add 35/45 and 80/75

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

35/45 + 80/75 is 83/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   35/45 = 35 × 5/45 × 5 = 175/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   80/75 = 80 × 3/75 × 3 = 240/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/225 + 240/225 = 175 + 240/225 = 415/225
5. 415/225 simplified gives 83/45
6. So, 35/45 + 80/75 = 83/45
   In mixed form: 138/45

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