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Add 45/16 and 27/32

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 27/32

45/16 + 27/32 is 117/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
   45/16 = 45 × 2/16 × 2 = 90/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   27/32 = 27 × 1/32 × 1 = 27/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/32 + 27/32 = 90 + 27/32 = 117/32
5. So, 45/16 + 27/32 = 117/32
   In mixed form: 321/32

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