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Add 5/45 and 56/21

1^st number: 5/45, 2^nd number: 2 14/21

5/45 + 56/21 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 21 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
   56/21 = 56 × 15/21 × 15 = 840/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/315 + 840/315 = 35 + 840/315 = 875/315
5. 875/315 simplified gives 25/9
6. So, 5/45 + 56/21 = 25/9
   In mixed form: 27/9

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