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Add 45/36 and 80/35

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

45/36 + 80/35 is 99/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   45/36 = 45 × 35/36 × 35 = 1575/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   80/35 = 80 × 36/35 × 36 = 2880/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/1260 + 2880/1260 = 1575 + 2880/1260 = 4455/1260
5. 4455/1260 simplified gives 99/28
6. So, 45/36 + 80/35 = 99/28
   In mixed form: 315/28

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