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Add 45/16 and 45/80

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 45/80

45/16 + 45/80 is 27/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   45/16 = 45 × 5/16 × 5 = 225/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/80 + 45/80 = 225 + 45/80 = 270/80
5. 270/80 simplified gives 27/8
6. So, 45/16 + 45/80 = 27/8
   In mixed form: 33/8

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