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Add 56/42 and 35/45

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 35/45

56/42 + 35/45 is 19/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   56/42 = 56 × 15/42 × 15 = 840/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   35/45 = 35 × 14/45 × 14 = 490/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/630 + 490/630 = 840 + 490/630 = 1330/630
5. 1330/630 simplified gives 19/9
6. So, 56/42 + 35/45 = 19/9
   In mixed form: 21/9

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