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Add 90/48 and 9/56

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 9/56

90/48 + 9/56 is 57/28.

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,
   9/56 = 9 × 6/56 × 6 = 54/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/336 + 54/336 = 630 + 54/336 = 684/336
5. 684/336 simplified gives 57/28
6. So, 90/48 + 9/56 = 57/28
   In mixed form: 21/28

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