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Add 42/7 and 56/45

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

42/7 + 56/45 is 326/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
   42/7 = 42 × 45/7 × 45 = 1890/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   56/45 = 56 × 7/45 × 7 = 392/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/315 + 392/315 = 1890 + 392/315 = 2282/315
5. 2282/315 simplified gives 326/45
6. So, 42/7 + 56/45 = 326/45
   In mixed form: 711/45

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