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Add 45/35 and 81/56

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 25/56

45/35 + 81/56 is 153/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   45/35 = 45 × 8/35 × 8 = 360/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   81/56 = 81 × 5/56 × 5 = 405/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/280 + 405/280 = 360 + 405/280 = 765/280
5. 765/280 simplified gives 153/56
6. So, 45/35 + 81/56 = 153/56
   In mixed form: 241/56

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