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Add 5/56 and 90/48

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

5/56 + 90/48 is 55/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   5/56 = 5 × 6/56 × 6 = 30/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   90/48 = 90 × 7/48 × 7 = 630/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/336 + 630/336 = 30 + 630/336 = 660/336
5. 660/336 simplified gives 55/28
6. So, 5/56 + 90/48 = 55/28
   In mixed form: 127/28

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