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Add 14/56 and 90/45

1^st number: 14/56, 2^nd number: 2 0/45

14/56 + 90/45 is 9/4.

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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,
   14/56 = 14 × 45/56 × 45 = 630/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   90/45 = 90 × 56/45 × 56 = 5040/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/2520 + 5040/2520 = 630 + 5040/2520 = 5670/2520
5. 5670/2520 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 14/56 + 90/45 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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