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Add 56/45 and 36/84

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 36/84

56/45 + 36/84 is 527/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   36/84 = 36 × 15/84 × 15 = 540/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1568/1260 + 540/1260 = 1568 + 540/1260 = 2108/1260
5. 2108/1260 simplified gives 527/315
6. So, 56/45 + 36/84 = 527/315
   In mixed form: 1212/315

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