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Add 98/56 and 9/90

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 9/90

98/56 + 9/90 is 37/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   98/56 = 98 × 45/56 × 45 = 4410/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
   9/90 = 9 × 28/90 × 28 = 252/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4410/2520 + 252/2520 = 4410 + 252/2520 = 4662/2520
5. 4662/2520 simplified gives 37/20
6. So, 98/56 + 9/90 = 37/20
   In mixed form: 117/20

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