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Add 45/18 and 36/56

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 36/56

45/18 + 36/56 is 22/7.

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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,
   36/56 = 36 × 9/56 × 9 = 324/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/504 + 324/504 = 1260 + 324/504 = 1584/504
5. 1584/504 simplified gives 22/7
6. So, 45/18 + 36/56 = 22/7
   In mixed form: 31/7

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