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Add 40/56 and 90/18

1^st number: 40/56, 2^nd number: 5 0/18

40/56 + 90/18 is 40/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   90/18 = 90 × 28/18 × 28 = 2520/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/504 + 2520/504 = 360 + 2520/504 = 2880/504
5. 2880/504 simplified gives 40/7
6. So, 40/56 + 90/18 = 40/7
   In mixed form: 55/7

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