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Add 45/56 and 49/20

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

45/56 + 49/20 is 911/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 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 20 × 14 = 280,
   49/20 = 49 × 14/20 × 14 = 686/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/280 + 686/280 = 225 + 686/280 = 911/280
5. So, 45/56 + 49/20 = 911/280
   In mixed form: 371/280

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