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Add 56/90 and 98/8

1^st number: 56/90, 2^nd number: 12 2/8

56/90 + 98/8 is 2317/180.

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,
   98/8 = 98 × 45/8 × 45 = 4410/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/360 + 4410/360 = 224 + 4410/360 = 4634/360
5. 4634/360 simplified gives 2317/180
6. So, 56/90 + 98/8 = 2317/180
   In mixed form: 12157/180

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