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Add 75/56 and 35/90

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 35/90

75/56 + 35/90 is 871/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   75/56 = 75 × 45/56 × 45 = 3375/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
   35/90 = 35 × 28/90 × 28 = 980/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3375/2520 + 980/2520 = 3375 + 980/2520 = 4355/2520
5. 4355/2520 simplified gives 871/504
6. So, 75/56 + 35/90 = 871/504
   In mixed form: 1367/504

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