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Add 45/72 and 56/49

1^st number: 45/72, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

45/72 + 56/49 is 99/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   45/72 = 45 × 49/72 × 49 = 2205/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   56/49 = 56 × 72/49 × 72 = 4032/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/3528 + 4032/3528 = 2205 + 4032/3528 = 6237/3528
5. 6237/3528 simplified gives 99/56
6. So, 45/72 + 56/49 = 99/56
   In mixed form: 143/56

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