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Add 8/56 and 90/72

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

8/56 + 90/72 is 39/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   90/72 = 90 × 7/72 × 7 = 630/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/504 + 630/504 = 72 + 630/504 = 702/504
5. 702/504 simplified gives 39/28
6. So, 8/56 + 90/72 = 39/28
   In mixed form: 111/28

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