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Add 2/45 and 56/48

1^st number: 2/45, 2^nd number: 1 8/48

2/45 + 56/48 is 109/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   56/48 = 56 × 15/48 × 15 = 840/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/720 + 840/720 = 32 + 840/720 = 872/720
5. 872/720 simplified gives 109/90
6. So, 2/45 + 56/48 = 109/90
   In mixed form: 119/90

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