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Add 56/32 and 27/45

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 27/45

56/32 + 27/45 is 47/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   56/32 = 56 × 45/32 × 45 = 2520/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   27/45 = 27 × 32/45 × 32 = 864/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1440 + 864/1440 = 2520 + 864/1440 = 3384/1440
5. 3384/1440 simplified gives 47/20
6. So, 56/32 + 27/45 = 47/20
   In mixed form: 27/20

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