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Add 2/48 and 56/45

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

2/48 + 56/45 is 463/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   2/48 = 2 × 15/48 × 15 = 30/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   56/45 = 56 × 16/45 × 16 = 896/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/720 + 896/720 = 30 + 896/720 = 926/720
5. 926/720 simplified gives 463/360
6. So, 2/48 + 56/45 = 463/360
   In mixed form: 1103/360

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