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Add 49/56 and 56/45

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

49/56 + 56/45 is 763/360.

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,
   49/56 = 49 × 45/56 × 45 = 2205/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   56/45 = 56 × 56/45 × 56 = 3136/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/2520 + 3136/2520 = 2205 + 3136/2520 = 5341/2520
5. 5341/2520 simplified gives 763/360
6. So, 49/56 + 56/45 = 763/360
   In mixed form: 243/360

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