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Add 56/45 and 2/5

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 2/5

56/45 + 2/5 is 74/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   2/5 = 2 × 9/5 × 9 = 18/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/45 + 18/45 = 56 + 18/45 = 74/45
5. So, 56/45 + 2/5 = 74/45
   In mixed form: 129/45

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