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Add 80/48 and 36/45

1^st number: 1 32/48, 2^nd number: 36/45

80/48 + 36/45 is 37/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   80/48 = 80 × 15/48 × 15 = 1200/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   36/45 = 36 × 16/45 × 16 = 576/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/720 + 576/720 = 1200 + 576/720 = 1776/720
5. 1776/720 simplified gives 37/15
6. So, 80/48 + 36/45 = 37/15
   In mixed form: 27/15

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