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Add 45/56 and 45/35

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 1 10/35

45/56 + 45/35 is 117/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   45/35 = 45 × 8/35 × 8 = 360/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/280 + 360/280 = 225 + 360/280 = 585/280
5. 585/280 simplified gives 117/56
6. So, 45/56 + 45/35 = 117/56
   In mixed form: 25/56

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