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Add 45/56 and 90/60

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

45/56 + 90/60 is 129/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 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 60 × 14 = 840,
   90/60 = 90 × 14/60 × 14 = 1260/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/840 + 1260/840 = 675 + 1260/840 = 1935/840
5. 1935/840 simplified gives 129/56
6. So, 45/56 + 90/60 = 129/56
   In mixed form: 217/56

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