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Add 56/90 and 20/8

1^st number: 56/90, 2^nd number: 2 4/8

56/90 + 20/8 is 281/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   56/90 = 56 × 4/90 × 4 = 224/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   20/8 = 20 × 45/8 × 45 = 900/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/360 + 900/360 = 224 + 900/360 = 1124/360
5. 1124/360 simplified gives 281/90
6. So, 56/90 + 20/8 = 281/90
   In mixed form: 311/90

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