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Add 45/80 and 50/35

1^st number: 45/80, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

45/80 + 50/35 is 223/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/560 + 800/560 = 315 + 800/560 = 1115/560
5. 1115/560 simplified gives 223/112
6. So, 45/80 + 50/35 = 223/112
   In mixed form: 1111/112

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