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Add 90/36 and 40/56

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 40/56

90/36 + 40/56 is 45/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   90/36 = 90 × 14/36 × 14 = 1260/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/504 + 360/504 = 1260 + 360/504 = 1620/504
5. 1620/504 simplified gives 45/14
6. So, 90/36 + 40/56 = 45/14
   In mixed form: 33/14

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