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Add 45/56 and 98/45

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

45/56 + 98/45 is 7513/2520.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   45/56 = 45 × 45/56 × 45 = 2025/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   98/45 = 98 × 56/45 × 56 = 5488/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/2520 + 5488/2520 = 2025 + 5488/2520 = 7513/2520
5. So, 45/56 + 98/45 = 7513/2520
   In mixed form: 22473/2520

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