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Add 45/32 and 35/56

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 35/56

45/32 + 35/56 is 65/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   45/32 = 45 × 7/32 × 7 = 315/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   35/56 = 35 × 4/56 × 4 = 140/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/224 + 140/224 = 315 + 140/224 = 455/224
5. 455/224 simplified gives 65/32
6. So, 45/32 + 35/56 = 65/32
   In mixed form: 21/32

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