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Add 45/4 and 15/8

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

45/4 + 15/8 is 105/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   45/4 = 45 × 2/4 × 2 = 90/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   15/8 = 15 × 1/8 × 1 = 15/8
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/8 + 15/8 = 90 + 15/8 = 105/8
5. So, 45/4 + 15/8 = 105/8
   In mixed form: 131/8

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