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Add 49/45 and 40/56

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 40/56

49/45 + 40/56 is 568/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   49/45 = 49 × 56/45 × 56 = 2744/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   40/56 = 40 × 45/56 × 45 = 1800/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/2520 + 1800/2520 = 2744 + 1800/2520 = 4544/2520
5. 4544/2520 simplified gives 568/315
6. So, 49/45 + 40/56 = 568/315
   In mixed form: 1253/315

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