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Add 45/72 and 56/14

1^st number: 45/72, 2^nd number: 4 0/14

45/72 + 56/14 is 37/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   56/14 = 56 × 36/14 × 36 = 2016/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/504 + 2016/504 = 315 + 2016/504 = 2331/504
5. 2331/504 simplified gives 37/8
6. So, 45/72 + 56/14 = 37/8
   In mixed form: 45/8

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