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Add 9/16 and 45/32

1^st number: 9/16, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

9/16 + 45/32 is 63/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
   9/16 = 9 × 2/16 × 2 = 18/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   45/32 = 45 × 1/32 × 1 = 45/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/32 + 45/32 = 18 + 45/32 = 63/32
5. So, 9/16 + 45/32 = 63/32
   In mixed form: 131/32

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