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Add 45/90 and 56/35

1^st number: 45/90, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

45/90 + 56/35 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   45/90 = 45 × 7/90 × 7 = 315/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   56/35 = 56 × 18/35 × 18 = 1008/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/630 + 1008/630 = 315 + 1008/630 = 1323/630
5. 1323/630 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 45/90 + 56/35 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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