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Add 5/45 and 56/49

1^st number: 5/45, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

5/45 + 56/49 is 79/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   56/49 = 56 × 45/49 × 45 = 2520/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/2205 + 2520/2205 = 245 + 2520/2205 = 2765/2205
5. 2765/2205 simplified gives 79/63
6. So, 5/45 + 56/49 = 79/63
   In mixed form: 116/63

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