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Add 45/8 and 49/80

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 49/80

45/8 + 49/80 is 499/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
   45/8 = 45 × 10/8 × 10 = 450/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   49/80 = 49 × 1/80 × 1 = 49/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/80 + 49/80 = 450 + 49/80 = 499/80
5. So, 45/8 + 49/80 = 499/80
   In mixed form: 619/80

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