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Add 45/16 and 56/80

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 56/80

45/16 + 56/80 is 281/80.

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,
   56/80 = 56 × 1/80 × 1 = 56/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/80 + 56/80 = 225 + 56/80 = 281/80
5. So, 45/16 + 56/80 = 281/80
   In mixed form: 341/80

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