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Add 90/56 and 40/30

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

90/56 + 40/30 is 247/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   90/56 = 90 × 15/56 × 15 = 1350/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   40/30 = 40 × 28/30 × 28 = 1120/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/840 + 1120/840 = 1350 + 1120/840 = 2470/840
5. 2470/840 simplified gives 247/84
6. So, 90/56 + 40/30 = 247/84
   In mixed form: 279/84

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