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Add 10/56 and 45/20

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 2 5/20

10/56 + 45/20 is 17/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   45/20 = 45 × 14/20 × 14 = 630/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/280 + 630/280 = 50 + 630/280 = 680/280
5. 680/280 simplified gives 17/7
6. So, 10/56 + 45/20 = 17/7
   In mixed form: 23/7

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