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Add 3/45 and 84/56

1^st number: 3/45, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

3/45 + 84/56 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   3/45 = 3 × 56/45 × 56 = 168/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   84/56 = 84 × 45/56 × 45 = 3780/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/2520 + 3780/2520 = 168 + 3780/2520 = 3948/2520
5. 3948/2520 simplified gives 47/30
6. So, 3/45 + 84/56 = 47/30
   In mixed form: 117/30

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