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Add 45/28 and 36/80

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 36/80

45/28 + 36/80 is 72/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
   45/28 = 45 × 20/28 × 20 = 900/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/560 + 252/560 = 900 + 252/560 = 1152/560
5. 1152/560 simplified gives 72/35
6. So, 45/28 + 36/80 = 72/35
   In mixed form: 22/35

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