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Add 21/25 and 56/45

1^st number: 21/25, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

21/25 + 56/45 is 469/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   21/25 = 21 × 9/25 × 9 = 189/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/225 + 280/225 = 189 + 280/225 = 469/225
5. So, 21/25 + 56/45 = 469/225
   In mixed form: 219/225

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