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Add 56/9 and 90/40

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 2 10/40

56/9 + 90/40 is 305/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
   56/9 = 56 × 40/9 × 40 = 2240/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   90/40 = 90 × 9/40 × 9 = 810/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/360 + 810/360 = 2240 + 810/360 = 3050/360
5. 3050/360 simplified gives 305/36
6. So, 56/9 + 90/40 = 305/36
   In mixed form: 817/36

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