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Add 80/45 and 45/80

1^st number: 1 35/45, 2^nd number: 45/80

80/45 + 45/80 is 337/144.

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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,
   80/45 = 80 × 16/45 × 16 = 1280/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   45/80 = 45 × 9/80 × 9 = 405/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/720 + 405/720 = 1280 + 405/720 = 1685/720
5. 1685/720 simplified gives 337/144
6. So, 80/45 + 45/80 = 337/144
   In mixed form: 249/144

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