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Add 56/45 and 54/50

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

56/45 + 54/50 is 523/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   56/45 = 56 × 10/45 × 10 = 560/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   54/50 = 54 × 9/50 × 9 = 486/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/450 + 486/450 = 560 + 486/450 = 1046/450
5. 1046/450 simplified gives 523/225
6. So, 56/45 + 54/50 = 523/225
   In mixed form: 273/225

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