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Add 4/45 and 84/56

1^st number: 4/45, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

4/45 + 84/56 is 143/90.

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,
   4/45 = 4 × 56/45 × 56 = 224/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   84/56 = 84 × 45/56 × 45 = 3780/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/2520 + 3780/2520 = 224 + 3780/2520 = 4004/2520
5. 4004/2520 simplified gives 143/90
6. So, 4/45 + 84/56 = 143/90
   In mixed form: 153/90

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