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Add 45/4 and 56/3

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 18 2/3

45/4 + 56/3 is 359/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   45/4 = 45 × 3/4 × 3 = 135/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
   56/3 = 56 × 4/3 × 4 = 224/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/12 + 224/12 = 135 + 224/12 = 359/12
5. So, 45/4 + 56/3 = 359/12
   In mixed form: 2911/12

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