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Add 81/45 and 70/8

1^st number: 1 36/45, 2^nd number: 8 6/8

81/45 + 70/8 is 211/20.

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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,
   81/45 = 81 × 8/45 × 8 = 648/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   70/8 = 70 × 45/8 × 45 = 3150/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/360 + 3150/360 = 648 + 3150/360 = 3798/360
5. 3798/360 simplified gives 211/20
6. So, 81/45 + 70/8 = 211/20
   In mixed form: 1011/20

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