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Add 56/90 and 84/18

1^st number: 56/90, 2^nd number: 4 12/18

56/90 + 84/18 is 238/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
   84/18 = 84 × 5/18 × 5 = 420/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/90 + 420/90 = 56 + 420/90 = 476/90
5. 476/90 simplified gives 238/45
6. So, 56/90 + 84/18 = 238/45
   In mixed form: 513/45

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