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Add 49/18 and 80/45

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

49/18 + 80/45 is 9/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   80/45 = 80 × 2/45 × 2 = 160/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/90 + 160/90 = 245 + 160/90 = 405/90
5. 405/90 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 49/18 + 80/45 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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