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Add 45/10 and 90/56

1^st number: 4 5/10, 2^nd number: 1 34/56

45/10 + 90/56 is 171/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   45/10 = 45 × 28/10 × 28 = 1260/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   90/56 = 90 × 5/56 × 5 = 450/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/280 + 450/280 = 1260 + 450/280 = 1710/280
5. 1710/280 simplified gives 171/28
6. So, 45/10 + 90/56 = 171/28
   In mixed form: 63/28

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