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Add 56/90 and 42/5

1^st number: 56/90, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

56/90 + 42/5 is 406/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
   42/5 = 42 × 18/5 × 18 = 756/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/90 + 756/90 = 56 + 756/90 = 812/90
5. 812/90 simplified gives 406/45
6. So, 56/90 + 42/5 = 406/45
   In mixed form: 91/45

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