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Add 45/16 and 20/8

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 2 4/8

45/16 + 20/8 is 85/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 8 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   45/16 = 45 × 1/16 × 1 = 45/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
   20/8 = 20 × 2/8 × 2 = 40/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/16 + 40/16 = 45 + 40/16 = 85/16
5. So, 45/16 + 20/8 = 85/16
   In mixed form: 55/16

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