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Add 56/45 and 75/18

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 4 3/18

56/45 + 75/18 is 487/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   75/18 = 75 × 5/18 × 5 = 375/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/90 + 375/90 = 112 + 375/90 = 487/90
5. So, 56/45 + 75/18 = 487/90
   In mixed form: 537/90

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