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Add 45/25 and 56/8

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

45/25 + 56/8 is 44/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 8 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   45/25 = 45 × 8/25 × 8 = 360/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   56/8 = 56 × 25/8 × 25 = 1400/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/200 + 1400/200 = 360 + 1400/200 = 1760/200
5. 1760/200 simplified gives 44/5
6. So, 45/25 + 56/8 = 44/5
   In mixed form: 84/5

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