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Add 45/25 and 56/16

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

45/25 + 56/16 is 53/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   45/25 = 45 × 16/25 × 16 = 720/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   56/16 = 56 × 25/16 × 25 = 1400/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/400 + 1400/400 = 720 + 1400/400 = 2120/400
5. 2120/400 simplified gives 53/10
6. So, 45/25 + 56/16 = 53/10
   In mixed form: 53/10

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