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Add 3/2 and 56/45

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

3/2 + 56/45 is 247/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   3/2 = 3 × 45/2 × 45 = 135/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/90 + 112/90 = 135 + 112/90 = 247/90
5. So, 3/2 + 56/45 = 247/90
   In mixed form: 267/90

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