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Add 8/3 and 45/4

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

8/3 + 45/4 is 167/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
   8/3 = 8 × 4/3 × 4 = 32/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   45/4 = 45 × 3/4 × 3 = 135/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/12 + 135/12 = 32 + 135/12 = 167/12
5. So, 8/3 + 45/4 = 167/12
   In mixed form: 1311/12

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