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Add 90/20 and 45/56

1^st number: 4 10/20, 2^nd number: 45/56

90/20 + 45/56 is 297/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   90/20 = 90 × 14/20 × 14 = 1260/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/280 + 225/280 = 1260 + 225/280 = 1485/280
5. 1485/280 simplified gives 297/56
6. So, 90/20 + 45/56 = 297/56
   In mixed form: 517/56

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