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Add 45/7 and 8/56

1^st number: 6 3/7, 2^nd number: 8/56

45/7 + 8/56 is 46/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   45/7 = 45 × 8/7 × 8 = 360/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   8/56 = 8 × 1/56 × 1 = 8/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/56 + 8/56 = 360 + 8/56 = 368/56
5. 368/56 simplified gives 46/7
6. So, 45/7 + 8/56 = 46/7
   In mixed form: 64/7

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