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Add 2/84 and 56/45

1^st number: 2/84, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

2/84 + 56/45 is 799/630.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   2/84 = 2 × 15/84 × 15 = 30/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   56/45 = 56 × 28/45 × 28 = 1568/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/1260 + 1568/1260 = 30 + 1568/1260 = 1598/1260
5. 1598/1260 simplified gives 799/630
6. So, 2/84 + 56/45 = 799/630
   In mixed form: 1169/630

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