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Add 6/40 and 90/56

1^st number: 6/40, 2^nd number: 1 34/56

6/40 + 90/56 is 123/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   90/56 = 90 × 5/56 × 5 = 450/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/280 + 450/280 = 42 + 450/280 = 492/280
5. 492/280 simplified gives 123/70
6. So, 6/40 + 90/56 = 123/70
   In mixed form: 153/70

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