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Add 45/18 and 15/56

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 15/56

45/18 + 15/56 is 155/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   45/18 = 45 × 28/18 × 28 = 1260/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/504 + 135/504 = 1260 + 135/504 = 1395/504
5. 1395/504 simplified gives 155/56
6. So, 45/18 + 15/56 = 155/56
   In mixed form: 243/56

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