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Add 56/35 and 90/8

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 11 2/8

56/35 + 90/8 is 257/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   56/35 = 56 × 8/35 × 8 = 448/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   90/8 = 90 × 35/8 × 35 = 3150/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/280 + 3150/280 = 448 + 3150/280 = 3598/280
5. 3598/280 simplified gives 257/20
6. So, 56/35 + 90/8 = 257/20
   In mixed form: 1217/20

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