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Add 5/56 and 90/84

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 1 6/84

5/56 + 90/84 is 65/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   90/84 = 90 × 2/84 × 2 = 180/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/168 + 180/168 = 15 + 180/168 = 195/168
5. 195/168 simplified gives 65/56
6. So, 5/56 + 90/84 = 65/56
   In mixed form: 19/56

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