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Add 72/7 and 56/90

1^st number: 10 2/7, 2^nd number: 56/90

72/7 + 56/90 is 3436/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
   72/7 = 72 × 90/7 × 90 = 6480/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6480/630 + 392/630 = 6480 + 392/630 = 6872/630
5. 6872/630 simplified gives 3436/315
6. So, 72/7 + 56/90 = 3436/315
   In mixed form: 10286/315

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