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Add 90/45 and 5/56

1^st number: 2 0/45, 2^nd number: 5/56

90/45 + 5/56 is 117/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   90/45 = 90 × 56/45 × 56 = 5040/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   5/56 = 5 × 45/56 × 45 = 225/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5040/2520 + 225/2520 = 5040 + 225/2520 = 5265/2520
5. 5265/2520 simplified gives 117/56
6. So, 90/45 + 5/56 = 117/56
   In mixed form: 25/56

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