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Add 56/42 and 56/90

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 56/90

56/42 + 56/90 is 88/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   56/42 = 56 × 15/42 × 15 = 840/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/630 + 392/630 = 840 + 392/630 = 1232/630
5. 1232/630 simplified gives 88/45
6. So, 56/42 + 56/90 = 88/45
   In mixed form: 143/45

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