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Add 90/56 and 45/35

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 1 10/35

90/56 + 45/35 is 81/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
   45/35 = 45 × 8/35 × 8 = 360/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/280 + 360/280 = 450 + 360/280 = 810/280
5. 810/280 simplified gives 81/28
6. So, 90/56 + 45/35 = 81/28
   In mixed form: 225/28

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