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Add 90/48 and 27/56

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 27/56

90/48 + 27/56 is 33/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   90/48 = 90 × 7/48 × 7 = 630/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   27/56 = 27 × 6/56 × 6 = 162/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/336 + 162/336 = 630 + 162/336 = 792/336
5. 792/336 simplified gives 33/14
6. So, 90/48 + 27/56 = 33/14
   In mixed form: 25/14

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