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Add 21/56 and 50/45

1^st number: 21/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

21/56 + 50/45 is 107/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   21/56 = 21 × 45/56 × 45 = 945/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   50/45 = 50 × 56/45 × 56 = 2800/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/2520 + 2800/2520 = 945 + 2800/2520 = 3745/2520
5. 3745/2520 simplified gives 107/72
6. So, 21/56 + 50/45 = 107/72
   In mixed form: 135/72

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