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Add 50/28 and 90/16

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 5 10/16

50/28 + 90/16 is 415/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   50/28 = 50 × 4/28 × 4 = 200/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   90/16 = 90 × 7/16 × 7 = 630/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/112 + 630/112 = 200 + 630/112 = 830/112
5. 830/112 simplified gives 415/56
6. So, 50/28 + 90/16 = 415/56
   In mixed form: 723/56

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