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Add 56/18 and 49/45

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

56/18 + 49/45 is 21/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/90 + 98/90 = 280 + 98/90 = 378/90
5. 378/90 simplified gives 21/5
6. So, 56/18 + 49/45 = 21/5
   In mixed form: 41/5

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