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Add 60/45 and 56/90

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 56/90

60/45 + 56/90 is 88/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   56/90 = 56 × 1/90 × 1 = 56/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/90 + 56/90 = 120 + 56/90 = 176/90
5. 176/90 simplified gives 88/45
6. So, 60/45 + 56/90 = 88/45
   In mixed form: 143/45

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