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Add 25/56 and 48/45

1^st number: 25/56, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

25/56 + 48/45 is 1271/840.

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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,
   25/56 = 25 × 45/56 × 45 = 1125/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   48/45 = 48 × 56/45 × 56 = 2688/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/2520 + 2688/2520 = 1125 + 2688/2520 = 3813/2520
5. 3813/2520 simplified gives 1271/840
6. So, 25/56 + 48/45 = 1271/840
   In mixed form: 1431/840

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