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Add 56/90 and 63/42

1^st number: 56/90, 2^nd number: 1 21/42

56/90 + 63/42 is 191/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   63/42 = 63 × 15/42 × 15 = 945/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/630 + 945/630 = 392 + 945/630 = 1337/630
5. 1337/630 simplified gives 191/90
6. So, 56/90 + 63/42 = 191/90
   In mixed form: 211/90

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