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Add 45/56 and 45/9

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

45/56 + 45/9 is 325/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 9 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 9 × 56 = 504,
   45/9 = 45 × 56/9 × 56 = 2520/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/504 + 2520/504 = 405 + 2520/504 = 2925/504
5. 2925/504 simplified gives 325/56
6. So, 45/56 + 45/9 = 325/56
   In mixed form: 545/56

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