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Add 10/56 and 90/45

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 2 0/45

10/56 + 90/45 is 61/28.

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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,
   10/56 = 10 × 45/56 × 45 = 450/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   90/45 = 90 × 56/45 × 56 = 5040/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/2520 + 5040/2520 = 450 + 5040/2520 = 5490/2520
5. 5490/2520 simplified gives 61/28
6. So, 10/56 + 90/45 = 61/28
   In mixed form: 25/28

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