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Add 80/45 and 90/50

1^st number: 1 35/45, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

80/45 + 90/50 is 161/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   80/45 = 80 × 10/45 × 10 = 800/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/450 + 810/450 = 800 + 810/450 = 1610/450
5. 1610/450 simplified gives 161/45
6. So, 80/45 + 90/50 = 161/45
   In mixed form: 326/45

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