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Add 36/42 and 56/45

1^st number: 36/42, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

36/42 + 56/45 is 662/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   36/42 = 36 × 15/42 × 15 = 540/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   56/45 = 56 × 14/45 × 14 = 784/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/630 + 784/630 = 540 + 784/630 = 1324/630
5. 1324/630 simplified gives 662/315
6. So, 36/42 + 56/45 = 662/315
   In mixed form: 232/315

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