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Add 36/8 and 56/45

1^st number: 4 4/8, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

36/8 + 56/45 is 517/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   36/8 = 36 × 45/8 × 45 = 1620/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/360 + 448/360 = 1620 + 448/360 = 2068/360
5. 2068/360 simplified gives 517/90
6. So, 36/8 + 56/45 = 517/90
   In mixed form: 567/90

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