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Add 56/45 and 63/16

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

56/45 + 63/16 is 3731/720.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   56/45 = 56 × 16/45 × 16 = 896/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   63/16 = 63 × 45/16 × 45 = 2835/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/720 + 2835/720 = 896 + 2835/720 = 3731/720
5. So, 56/45 + 63/16 = 3731/720
   In mixed form: 5131/720

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