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Add 56/9 and 45/48

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 45/48

56/9 + 45/48 is 1031/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   56/9 = 56 × 16/9 × 16 = 896/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   45/48 = 45 × 3/48 × 3 = 135/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/144 + 135/144 = 896 + 135/144 = 1031/144
5. So, 56/9 + 45/48 = 1031/144
   In mixed form: 723/144

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