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Add 90/56 and 16/40

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 16/40

90/56 + 16/40 is 281/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   90/56 = 90 × 5/56 × 5 = 450/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/280 + 112/280 = 450 + 112/280 = 562/280
5. 562/280 simplified gives 281/140
6. So, 90/56 + 16/40 = 281/140
   In mixed form: 21/140

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