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Add 45/75 and 80/49

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

45/75 + 80/49 is 547/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
   45/75 = 45 × 49/75 × 49 = 2205/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   80/49 = 80 × 75/49 × 75 = 6000/3675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/3675 + 6000/3675 = 2205 + 6000/3675 = 8205/3675
5. 8205/3675 simplified gives 547/245
6. So, 45/75 + 80/49 = 547/245
   In mixed form: 257/245

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