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Add 25/45 and 56/36

1^st number: 25/45, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

25/45 + 56/36 is 19/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/180 + 280/180 = 100 + 280/180 = 380/180
5. 380/180 simplified gives 19/9
6. So, 25/45 + 56/36 = 19/9
   In mixed form: 21/9

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