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Add 90/56 and 40/42

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 40/42

90/56 + 40/42 is 215/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   90/56 = 90 × 3/56 × 3 = 270/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   40/42 = 40 × 4/42 × 4 = 160/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/168 + 160/168 = 270 + 160/168 = 430/168
5. 430/168 simplified gives 215/84
6. So, 90/56 + 40/42 = 215/84
   In mixed form: 247/84

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