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Add 56/45 and 42/8

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

56/45 + 42/8 is 1169/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/360 + 1890/360 = 448 + 1890/360 = 2338/360
5. 2338/360 simplified gives 1169/180
6. So, 56/45 + 42/8 = 1169/180
   In mixed form: 689/180

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