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Add 45/56 and 90/80

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 1 10/80

45/56 + 90/80 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   45/56 = 45 × 10/56 × 10 = 450/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   90/80 = 90 × 7/80 × 7 = 630/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/560 + 630/560 = 450 + 630/560 = 1080/560
5. 1080/560 simplified gives 27/14
6. So, 45/56 + 90/80 = 27/14
   In mixed form: 113/14

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