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Add 81/45 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 36/45, 2^nd number: 50/56

81/45 + 50/56 is 377/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   81/45 = 81 × 56/45 × 56 = 4536/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4536/2520 + 2250/2520 = 4536 + 2250/2520 = 6786/2520
5. 6786/2520 simplified gives 377/140
6. So, 81/45 + 50/56 = 377/140
   In mixed form: 297/140

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