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Add 56/45 and 18/60

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 18/60

56/45 + 18/60 is 139/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/180 + 54/180 = 224 + 54/180 = 278/180
5. 278/180 simplified gives 139/90
6. So, 56/45 + 18/60 = 139/90
   In mixed form: 149/90

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