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Add 90/12 and 60/56

1^st number: 7 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

90/12 + 60/56 is 60/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   90/12 = 90 × 14/12 × 14 = 1260/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/168 + 180/168 = 1260 + 180/168 = 1440/168
5. 1440/168 simplified gives 60/7
6. So, 90/12 + 60/56 = 60/7
   In mixed form: 84/7

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