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Add 49/45 and 56/12

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

49/45 + 56/12 is 259/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   56/12 = 56 × 15/12 × 15 = 840/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/180 + 840/180 = 196 + 840/180 = 1036/180
5. 1036/180 simplified gives 259/45
6. So, 49/45 + 56/12 = 259/45
   In mixed form: 534/45

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