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Add 45/18 and 56/49

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

45/18 + 56/49 is 51/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   45/18 = 45 × 49/18 × 49 = 2205/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   56/49 = 56 × 18/49 × 18 = 1008/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/882 + 1008/882 = 2205 + 1008/882 = 3213/882
5. 3213/882 simplified gives 51/14
6. So, 45/18 + 56/49 = 51/14
   In mixed form: 39/14

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