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Add 2/45 and 56/42

1^st number: 2/45, 2^nd number: 1 14/42

2/45 + 56/42 is 62/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   56/42 = 56 × 15/42 × 15 = 840/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/630 + 840/630 = 28 + 840/630 = 868/630
5. 868/630 simplified gives 62/45
6. So, 2/45 + 56/42 = 62/45
   In mixed form: 117/45

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