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Add 25/3 and 45/16

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

25/3 + 45/16 is 535/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
   25/3 = 25 × 16/3 × 16 = 400/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   45/16 = 45 × 3/16 × 3 = 135/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/48 + 135/48 = 400 + 135/48 = 535/48
5. So, 25/3 + 45/16 = 535/48
   In mixed form: 117/48

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