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Add 90/30 and 56/60

1^st number: 3 0/30, 2^nd number: 56/60

90/30 + 56/60 is 59/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   90/30 = 90 × 2/30 × 2 = 180/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/60 + 56/60 = 180 + 56/60 = 236/60
5. 236/60 simplified gives 59/15
6. So, 90/30 + 56/60 = 59/15
   In mixed form: 314/15

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