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Add 49/45 and 56/80

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 56/80

49/45 + 56/80 is 161/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   49/45 = 49 × 16/45 × 16 = 784/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   56/80 = 56 × 9/80 × 9 = 504/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/720 + 504/720 = 784 + 504/720 = 1288/720
5. 1288/720 simplified gives 161/90
6. So, 49/45 + 56/80 = 161/90
   In mixed form: 171/90

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