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Add 49/36 and 8/45

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 8/45

49/36 + 8/45 is 277/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/180 + 32/180 = 245 + 32/180 = 277/180
5. So, 49/36 + 8/45 = 277/180
   In mixed form: 197/180

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