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Add 25/45 and 56/8

1^st number: 25/45, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

25/45 + 56/8 is 68/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   56/8 = 56 × 45/8 × 45 = 2520/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/360 + 2520/360 = 200 + 2520/360 = 2720/360
5. 2720/360 simplified gives 68/9
6. So, 25/45 + 56/8 = 68/9
   In mixed form: 75/9

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