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Add 35/72 and 56/45

1^st number: 35/72, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

35/72 + 56/45 is 623/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/360 + 448/360 = 175 + 448/360 = 623/360
5. So, 35/72 + 56/45 = 623/360
   In mixed form: 1263/360

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