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Add 56/45 and 15/84

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 15/84

56/45 + 15/84 is 1793/1260.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   56/45 = 56 × 28/45 × 28 = 1568/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   15/84 = 15 × 15/84 × 15 = 225/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1568/1260 + 225/1260 = 1568 + 225/1260 = 1793/1260
5. So, 56/45 + 15/84 = 1793/1260
   In mixed form: 1533/1260

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