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Add 45/28 and 27/8

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

45/28 + 27/8 is 279/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   45/28 = 45 × 2/28 × 2 = 90/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   27/8 = 27 × 7/8 × 7 = 189/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/56 + 189/56 = 90 + 189/56 = 279/56
5. So, 45/28 + 27/8 = 279/56
   In mixed form: 455/56

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