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Add 6/56 and 45/21

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 2 3/21

6/56 + 45/21 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   45/21 = 45 × 8/21 × 8 = 360/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/168 + 360/168 = 18 + 360/168 = 378/168
5. 378/168 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 6/56 + 45/21 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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