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Add 90/56 and 84/24

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

90/56 + 84/24 is 143/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
   84/24 = 84 × 7/24 × 7 = 588/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/168 + 588/168 = 270 + 588/168 = 858/168
5. 858/168 simplified gives 143/28
6. So, 90/56 + 84/24 = 143/28
   In mixed form: 53/28

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