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Add 32/56 and 75/45

1^st number: 32/56, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

32/56 + 75/45 is 47/21.

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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,
   32/56 = 32 × 45/56 × 45 = 1440/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   75/45 = 75 × 56/45 × 56 = 4200/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/2520 + 4200/2520 = 1440 + 4200/2520 = 5640/2520
5. 5640/2520 simplified gives 47/21
6. So, 32/56 + 75/45 = 47/21
   In mixed form: 25/21

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