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Add 45/32 and 81/16

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 5 1/16

45/32 + 81/16 is 207/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   45/32 = 45 × 1/32 × 1 = 45/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
   81/16 = 81 × 2/16 × 2 = 162/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/32 + 162/32 = 45 + 162/32 = 207/32
5. So, 45/32 + 81/16 = 207/32
   In mixed form: 615/32

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