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Add 90/56 and 45/49

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 45/49

90/56 + 45/49 is 495/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   90/56 = 90 × 7/56 × 7 = 630/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   45/49 = 45 × 8/49 × 8 = 360/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/392 + 360/392 = 630 + 360/392 = 990/392
5. 990/392 simplified gives 495/196
6. So, 90/56 + 45/49 = 495/196
   In mixed form: 2103/196

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