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Add 45/8 and 81/32

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 2 17/32

45/8 + 81/32 is 261/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   45/8 = 45 × 4/8 × 4 = 180/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   81/32 = 81 × 1/32 × 1 = 81/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/32 + 81/32 = 180 + 81/32 = 261/32
5. So, 45/8 + 81/32 = 261/32
   In mixed form: 85/32

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