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Add 56/90 and 36/15

1^st number: 56/90, 2^nd number: 2 6/15

56/90 + 36/15 is 136/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 15 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   56/90 = 56 × 1/90 × 1 = 56/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   36/15 = 36 × 6/15 × 6 = 216/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/90 + 216/90 = 56 + 216/90 = 272/90
5. 272/90 simplified gives 136/45
6. So, 56/90 + 36/15 = 136/45
   In mixed form: 31/45

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