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Add 90/56 and 42/72

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 42/72

90/56 + 42/72 is 46/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   90/56 = 90 × 9/56 × 9 = 810/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   42/72 = 42 × 7/72 × 7 = 294/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/504 + 294/504 = 810 + 294/504 = 1104/504
5. 1104/504 simplified gives 46/21
6. So, 90/56 + 42/72 = 46/21
   In mixed form: 24/21

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