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Add 80/36 and 45/49

1^st number: 2 8/36, 2^nd number: 45/49

80/36 + 45/49 is 1385/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   80/36 = 80 × 49/36 × 49 = 3920/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   45/49 = 45 × 36/49 × 36 = 1620/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/1764 + 1620/1764 = 3920 + 1620/1764 = 5540/1764
5. 5540/1764 simplified gives 1385/441
6. So, 80/36 + 45/49 = 1385/441
   In mixed form: 362/441

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