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Add 90/24 and 42/56

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 42/56

90/24 + 42/56 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   90/24 = 90 × 7/24 × 7 = 630/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/168 + 126/168 = 630 + 126/168 = 756/168
5. 756/168 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 90/24 + 42/56 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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