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Add 45/56 and 35/8

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

45/56 + 35/8 is 145/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   45/56 = 45 × 1/56 × 1 = 45/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   35/8 = 35 × 7/8 × 7 = 245/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/56 + 245/56 = 45 + 245/56 = 290/56
5. 290/56 simplified gives 145/28
6. So, 45/56 + 35/8 = 145/28
   In mixed form: 55/28

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