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Add 35/8 and 80/45

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

35/8 + 80/45 is 443/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   35/8 = 35 × 45/8 × 45 = 1575/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   80/45 = 80 × 8/45 × 8 = 640/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/360 + 640/360 = 1575 + 640/360 = 2215/360
5. 2215/360 simplified gives 443/72
6. So, 35/8 + 80/45 = 443/72
   In mixed form: 611/72

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