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Add 56/45 and 21/56

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 21/56

56/45 + 21/56 is 583/360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   56/45 = 56 × 56/45 × 56 = 3136/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   21/56 = 21 × 45/56 × 45 = 945/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3136/2520 + 945/2520 = 3136 + 945/2520 = 4081/2520
5. 4081/2520 simplified gives 583/360
6. So, 56/45 + 21/56 = 583/360
   In mixed form: 1223/360

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