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Add 45/5 and 75/56

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

45/5 + 75/56 is 579/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   45/5 = 45 × 56/5 × 56 = 2520/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/280 + 375/280 = 2520 + 375/280 = 2895/280
5. 2895/280 simplified gives 579/56
6. So, 45/5 + 75/56 = 579/56
   In mixed form: 1019/56

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