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Add 45/32 and 56/63

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 56/63

45/32 + 56/63 is 661/288.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   45/32 = 45 × 63/32 × 63 = 2835/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   56/63 = 56 × 32/63 × 32 = 1792/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2835/2016 + 1792/2016 = 2835 + 1792/2016 = 4627/2016
5. 4627/2016 simplified gives 661/288
6. So, 45/32 + 56/63 = 661/288
   In mixed form: 285/288

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