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Add 50/56 and 90/10

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 9 0/10

50/56 + 90/10 is 277/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   90/10 = 90 × 28/10 × 28 = 2520/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/280 + 2520/280 = 250 + 2520/280 = 2770/280
5. 2770/280 simplified gives 277/28
6. So, 50/56 + 90/10 = 277/28
   In mixed form: 925/28

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