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Add 8/56 and 45/18

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

8/56 + 45/18 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   45/18 = 45 × 28/18 × 28 = 1260/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/504 + 1260/504 = 72 + 1260/504 = 1332/504
5. 1332/504 simplified gives 37/14
6. So, 8/56 + 45/18 = 37/14
   In mixed form: 29/14

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