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Add 45/30 and 56/21

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 2 14/21

45/30 + 56/21 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
   56/21 = 56 × 10/21 × 10 = 560/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/210 + 560/210 = 315 + 560/210 = 875/210
5. 875/210 simplified gives 25/6
6. So, 45/30 + 56/21 = 25/6
   In mixed form: 41/6

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