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Add 45/84 and 25/56

45/84 + 25/56 is 55/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   45/84 = 45 × 2/84 × 2 = 90/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   25/56 = 25 × 3/56 × 3 = 75/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/168 + 75/168 = 90 + 75/168 = 165/168
5. 165/168 simplified gives 55/56
6. So, 45/84 + 25/56 = 55/56

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