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Add 45/3 and 56/84

1^st number: 15 0/3, 2^nd number: 56/84

45/3 + 56/84 is 47/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 84 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 84 × 1 = 84,
   56/84 = 56 × 1/84 × 1 = 56/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/84 + 56/84 = 1260 + 56/84 = 1316/84
5. 1316/84 simplified gives 47/3
6. So, 45/3 + 56/84 = 47/3
   In mixed form: 152/3

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