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Add 56/45 and 98/18

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 5 8/18

56/45 + 98/18 is 301/45.

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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,
   98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/90 + 490/90 = 112 + 490/90 = 602/90
5. 602/90 simplified gives 301/45
6. So, 56/45 + 98/18 = 301/45
   In mixed form: 631/45

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