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Add 80/45 and 42/8

1^st number: 1 35/45, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

80/45 + 42/8 is 253/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   80/45 = 80 × 8/45 × 8 = 640/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/360 + 1890/360 = 640 + 1890/360 = 2530/360
5. 2530/360 simplified gives 253/36
6. So, 80/45 + 42/8 = 253/36
   In mixed form: 71/36

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