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Add 24/16 and 54/45

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

24/16 + 54/45 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   24/16 = 24 × 45/16 × 45 = 1080/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   54/45 = 54 × 16/45 × 16 = 864/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/720 + 864/720 = 1080 + 864/720 = 1944/720
5. 1944/720 simplified gives 27/10
6. So, 24/16 + 54/45 = 27/10
   In mixed form: 27/10

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