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Add 45/56 and 40/18

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

45/56 + 40/18 is 1525/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   45/56 = 45 × 9/56 × 9 = 405/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   40/18 = 40 × 28/18 × 28 = 1120/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/504 + 1120/504 = 405 + 1120/504 = 1525/504
5. So, 45/56 + 40/18 = 1525/504
   In mixed form: 313/504

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