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Add 56/45 and 25/18

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

56/45 + 25/18 is 79/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/90 + 125/90 = 112 + 125/90 = 237/90
5. 237/90 simplified gives 79/30
6. So, 56/45 + 25/18 = 79/30
   In mixed form: 219/30

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