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Add 90/18 and 27/56

1^st number: 5 0/18, 2^nd number: 27/56

90/18 + 27/56 is 307/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   90/18 = 90 × 28/18 × 28 = 2520/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   27/56 = 27 × 9/56 × 9 = 243/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/504 + 243/504 = 2520 + 243/504 = 2763/504
5. 2763/504 simplified gives 307/56
6. So, 90/18 + 27/56 = 307/56
   In mixed form: 527/56

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