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Add 2/21 and 56/45

1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 1 11/45

2/21 + 56/45 is 422/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
    2/21 = 2 × 15/21 × 15 = 30/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    56/45 = 56 × 7/45 × 7 = 392/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/315 + 392/315 = 30 + 392/315 = 422/315
  5. So, 2/21 + 56/45 = 422/315
    In mixed form: 1107/315

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