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Add 80/36 and 45/30

1^st number: 2 8/36, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

80/36 + 45/30 is 67/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   45/30 = 45 × 6/30 × 6 = 270/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/180 + 270/180 = 400 + 270/180 = 670/180
5. 670/180 simplified gives 67/18
6. So, 80/36 + 45/30 = 67/18
   In mixed form: 313/18

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