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Add 56/42 and 90/45

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 2 0/45

56/42 + 90/45 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 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 45 × 14 = 630,
   90/45 = 90 × 14/45 × 14 = 1260/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/630 + 1260/630 = 840 + 1260/630 = 2100/630
5. 2100/630 simplified gives 10/3
6. So, 56/42 + 90/45 = 10/3
   In mixed form: 31/3

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