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Add 45/12 and 56/40

1^st number: 3 9/12, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

45/12 + 56/40 is 103/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   45/12 = 45 × 10/12 × 10 = 450/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/120 + 168/120 = 450 + 168/120 = 618/120
5. 618/120 simplified gives 103/20
6. So, 45/12 + 56/40 = 103/20
   In mixed form: 53/20

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