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Add 96/45 and 56/18

1^st number: 2 6/45, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

96/45 + 56/18 is 236/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   96/45 = 96 × 2/45 × 2 = 192/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/90 + 280/90 = 192 + 280/90 = 472/90
5. 472/90 simplified gives 236/45
6. So, 96/45 + 56/18 = 236/45
   In mixed form: 511/45

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