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Add 48/56 and 54/45

1^st number: 48/56, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

48/56 + 54/45 is 72/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   48/56 = 48 × 45/56 × 45 = 2160/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   54/45 = 54 × 56/45 × 56 = 3024/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/2520 + 3024/2520 = 2160 + 3024/2520 = 5184/2520
5. 5184/2520 simplified gives 72/35
6. So, 48/56 + 54/45 = 72/35
   In mixed form: 22/35

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