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Add 90/56 and 60/16

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 3 12/16

90/56 + 60/16 is 75/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   90/56 = 90 × 2/56 × 2 = 180/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   60/16 = 60 × 7/16 × 7 = 420/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/112 + 420/112 = 180 + 420/112 = 600/112
5. 600/112 simplified gives 75/14
6. So, 90/56 + 60/16 = 75/14
   In mixed form: 55/14

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