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Add 5/50 and 56/63

5/50 + 56/63 is 89/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   5/50 = 5 × 63/50 × 63 = 315/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   56/63 = 56 × 50/63 × 50 = 2800/3150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/3150 + 2800/3150 = 315 + 2800/3150 = 3115/3150
5. 3115/3150 simplified gives 89/90
6. So, 5/50 + 56/63 = 89/90

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