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Add 56/8 and 90/6

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 15 0/6

56/8 + 90/6 is 22/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   56/8 = 56 × 3/8 × 3 = 168/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   90/6 = 90 × 4/6 × 4 = 360/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/24 + 360/24 = 168 + 360/24 = 528/24
5. 528/24 simplified gives 22/1
6. So, 56/8 + 90/6 = 22/1

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