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Add 56/5 and 42/45

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 42/45

56/5 + 42/45 is 182/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   56/5 = 56 × 9/5 × 9 = 504/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   42/45 = 42 × 1/45 × 1 = 42/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/45 + 42/45 = 504 + 42/45 = 546/45
5. 546/45 simplified gives 182/15
6. So, 56/5 + 42/45 = 182/15
   In mixed form: 122/15

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