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Add 45/56 and 50/25

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

45/56 + 50/25 is 157/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   45/56 = 45 × 25/56 × 25 = 1125/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   50/25 = 50 × 56/25 × 56 = 2800/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/1400 + 2800/1400 = 1125 + 2800/1400 = 3925/1400
5. 3925/1400 simplified gives 157/56
6. So, 45/56 + 50/25 = 157/56
   In mixed form: 245/56

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