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Add 45/18 and 56/21

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 2 14/21

45/18 + 56/21 is 31/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   45/18 = 45 × 7/18 × 7 = 315/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
   56/21 = 56 × 6/21 × 6 = 336/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/126 + 336/126 = 315 + 336/126 = 651/126
5. 651/126 simplified gives 31/6
6. So, 45/18 + 56/21 = 31/6
   In mixed form: 51/6

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