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Add 45/28 and 56/49

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

45/28 + 56/49 is 11/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   45/28 = 45 × 7/28 × 7 = 315/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   56/49 = 56 × 4/49 × 4 = 224/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/196 + 224/196 = 315 + 224/196 = 539/196
5. 539/196 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 45/28 + 56/49 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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