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Add 80/64 and 36/45

1^st number: 1 16/64, 2^nd number: 36/45

80/64 + 36/45 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
   80/64 = 80 × 45/64 × 45 = 3600/2880
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
   36/45 = 36 × 64/45 × 64 = 2304/2880
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/2880 + 2304/2880 = 3600 + 2304/2880 = 5904/2880
5. 5904/2880 simplified gives 41/20
6. So, 80/64 + 36/45 = 41/20
   In mixed form: 21/20

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