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Add 45/36 and 25/56

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 25/56

45/36 + 25/56 is 95/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   45/36 = 45 × 14/36 × 14 = 630/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   25/56 = 25 × 9/56 × 9 = 225/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/504 + 225/504 = 630 + 225/504 = 855/504
5. 855/504 simplified gives 95/56
6. So, 45/36 + 25/56 = 95/56
   In mixed form: 139/56

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