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Add 45/15 and 98/56

1^st number: 3 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 42/56

45/15 + 98/56 is 19/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   45/15 = 45 × 56/15 × 56 = 2520/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   98/56 = 98 × 15/56 × 15 = 1470/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/840 + 1470/840 = 2520 + 1470/840 = 3990/840
5. 3990/840 simplified gives 19/4
6. So, 45/15 + 98/56 = 19/4
   In mixed form: 43/4

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