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Add 90/24 and 60/56

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

90/24 + 60/56 is 135/28.

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,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/168 + 180/168 = 630 + 180/168 = 810/168
5. 810/168 simplified gives 135/28
6. So, 90/24 + 60/56 = 135/28
   In mixed form: 423/28

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