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Add 14/4 and 45/8

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

14/4 + 45/8 is 73/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   14/4 = 14 × 2/4 × 2 = 28/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   45/8 = 45 × 1/8 × 1 = 45/8
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/8 + 45/8 = 28 + 45/8 = 73/8
5. So, 14/4 + 45/8 = 73/8
   In mixed form: 91/8

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