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Add 56/18 and 45/49

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 45/49

56/18 + 45/49 is 1777/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   56/18 = 56 × 49/18 × 49 = 2744/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   45/49 = 45 × 18/49 × 18 = 810/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/882 + 810/882 = 2744 + 810/882 = 3554/882
5. 3554/882 simplified gives 1777/441
6. So, 56/18 + 45/49 = 1777/441
   In mixed form: 413/441

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