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Add 45/3 and 56/28

1^st number: 15 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 0/28

45/3 + 56/28 is 17/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   45/3 = 45 × 28/3 × 28 = 1260/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   56/28 = 56 × 3/28 × 3 = 168/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/84 + 168/84 = 1260 + 168/84 = 1428/84
5. 1428/84 simplified gives 17/1
6. So, 45/3 + 56/28 = 17/1

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