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Add 42/30 and 56/45

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

42/30 + 56/45 is 119/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   42/30 = 42 × 3/30 × 3 = 126/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/90 + 112/90 = 126 + 112/90 = 238/90
5. 238/90 simplified gives 119/45
6. So, 42/30 + 56/45 = 119/45
   In mixed form: 229/45

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