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Add 45/90 and 54/16

1^st number: 45/90, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

45/90 + 54/16 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   45/90 = 45 × 8/90 × 8 = 360/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   54/16 = 54 × 45/16 × 45 = 2430/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/720 + 2430/720 = 360 + 2430/720 = 2790/720
5. 2790/720 simplified gives 31/8
6. So, 45/90 + 54/16 = 31/8
   In mixed form: 37/8

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