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Add 56/45 and 98/32

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 3 2/32

56/45 + 98/32 is 3101/720.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   56/45 = 56 × 32/45 × 32 = 1792/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   98/32 = 98 × 45/32 × 45 = 4410/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1792/1440 + 4410/1440 = 1792 + 4410/1440 = 6202/1440
5. 6202/1440 simplified gives 3101/720
6. So, 56/45 + 98/32 = 3101/720
   In mixed form: 4221/720

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