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Add 45/56 and 45/15

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

45/56 + 45/15 is 213/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   45/15 = 45 × 56/15 × 56 = 2520/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/840 + 2520/840 = 675 + 2520/840 = 3195/840
5. 3195/840 simplified gives 213/56
6. So, 45/56 + 45/15 = 213/56
   In mixed form: 345/56

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