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Add 10/84 and 90/56

1^st number: 10/84, 2^nd number: 1 34/56

10/84 + 90/56 is 145/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   90/56 = 90 × 3/56 × 3 = 270/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/168 + 270/168 = 20 + 270/168 = 290/168
5. 290/168 simplified gives 145/84
6. So, 10/84 + 90/56 = 145/84
   In mixed form: 161/84

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