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Add 45/9 and 35/56

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 35/56

45/9 + 35/56 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   45/9 = 45 × 56/9 × 56 = 2520/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   35/56 = 35 × 9/56 × 9 = 315/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/504 + 315/504 = 2520 + 315/504 = 2835/504
5. 2835/504 simplified gives 45/8
6. So, 45/9 + 35/56 = 45/8
   In mixed form: 55/8

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