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Add 49/18 and 35/80

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 35/80

49/18 + 35/80 is 455/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
   49/18 = 49 × 40/18 × 40 = 1960/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   35/80 = 35 × 9/80 × 9 = 315/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/720 + 315/720 = 1960 + 315/720 = 2275/720
5. 2275/720 simplified gives 455/144
6. So, 49/18 + 35/80 = 455/144
   In mixed form: 323/144

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