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Add 56/45 and 14/42

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 14/42

56/45 + 14/42 is 71/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   56/45 = 56 × 14/45 × 14 = 784/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   14/42 = 14 × 15/42 × 15 = 210/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/630 + 210/630 = 784 + 210/630 = 994/630
5. 994/630 simplified gives 71/45
6. So, 56/45 + 14/42 = 71/45
   In mixed form: 126/45

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