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Add 49/56 and 45/25

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

49/56 + 45/25 is 107/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   49/56 = 49 × 25/56 × 25 = 1225/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   45/25 = 45 × 56/25 × 56 = 2520/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1225/1400 + 2520/1400 = 1225 + 2520/1400 = 3745/1400
5. 3745/1400 simplified gives 107/40
6. So, 49/56 + 45/25 = 107/40
   In mixed form: 227/40

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