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Add 45/20 and 20/56

1^st number: 2 5/20, 2^nd number: 20/56

45/20 + 20/56 is 73/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   45/20 = 45 × 14/20 × 14 = 630/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/280 + 100/280 = 630 + 100/280 = 730/280
5. 730/280 simplified gives 73/28
6. So, 45/20 + 20/56 = 73/28
   In mixed form: 217/28

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