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Add 56/30 and 84/90

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 84/90

56/30 + 84/90 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   84/90 = 84 × 1/90 × 1 = 84/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/90 + 84/90 = 168 + 84/90 = 252/90
5. 252/90 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 56/30 + 84/90 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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