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Add 18/90 and 70/56

1^st number: 18/90, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

18/90 + 70/56 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
   18/90 = 18 × 28/90 × 28 = 504/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   70/56 = 70 × 45/56 × 45 = 3150/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/2520 + 3150/2520 = 504 + 3150/2520 = 3654/2520
5. 3654/2520 simplified gives 29/20
6. So, 18/90 + 70/56 = 29/20
   In mixed form: 19/20

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