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Add 80/36 and 45/27

1^st number: 2 8/36, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

80/36 + 45/27 is 35/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   80/36 = 80 × 3/36 × 3 = 240/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   45/27 = 45 × 4/27 × 4 = 180/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/108 + 180/108 = 240 + 180/108 = 420/108
5. 420/108 simplified gives 35/9
6. So, 80/36 + 45/27 = 35/9
   In mixed form: 38/9

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