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Add 45/8 and 27/16

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

45/8 + 27/16 is 117/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
   45/8 = 45 × 2/8 × 2 = 90/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   27/16 = 27 × 1/16 × 1 = 27/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/16 + 27/16 = 90 + 27/16 = 117/16
5. So, 45/8 + 27/16 = 117/16
   In mixed form: 75/16

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