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Add 90/8 and 56/60

1^st number: 11 2/8, 2^nd number: 56/60

90/8 + 56/60 is 731/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   90/8 = 90 × 15/8 × 15 = 1350/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/120 + 112/120 = 1350 + 112/120 = 1462/120
5. 1462/120 simplified gives 731/60
6. So, 90/8 + 56/60 = 731/60
   In mixed form: 1211/60

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