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Add 75/56 and 15/45

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 15/45

75/56 + 15/45 is 281/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   75/56 = 75 × 45/56 × 45 = 3375/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   15/45 = 15 × 56/45 × 56 = 840/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3375/2520 + 840/2520 = 3375 + 840/2520 = 4215/2520
5. 4215/2520 simplified gives 281/168
6. So, 75/56 + 15/45 = 281/168
   In mixed form: 1113/168

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