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Add 56/45 and 40/49

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 40/49

56/45 + 40/49 is 4544/2205.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   56/45 = 56 × 49/45 × 49 = 2744/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   40/49 = 40 × 45/49 × 45 = 1800/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/2205 + 1800/2205 = 2744 + 1800/2205 = 4544/2205
5. So, 56/45 + 40/49 = 4544/2205
   In mixed form: 2134/2205

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