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Add 75/56 and 45/80

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 45/80

75/56 + 45/80 is 213/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   75/56 = 75 × 10/56 × 10 = 750/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/560 + 315/560 = 750 + 315/560 = 1065/560
5. 1065/560 simplified gives 213/112
6. So, 75/56 + 45/80 = 213/112
   In mixed form: 1101/112

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