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Add 21/35 and 56/45

1^st number: 21/35, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

21/35 + 56/45 is 83/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   21/35 = 21 × 9/35 × 9 = 189/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   56/45 = 56 × 7/45 × 7 = 392/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/315 + 392/315 = 189 + 392/315 = 581/315
5. 581/315 simplified gives 83/45
6. So, 21/35 + 56/45 = 83/45
   In mixed form: 138/45

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