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Add 50/56 and 90/48

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

50/56 + 90/48 is 155/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   50/56 = 50 × 6/56 × 6 = 300/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   90/48 = 90 × 7/48 × 7 = 630/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/336 + 630/336 = 300 + 630/336 = 930/336
5. 930/336 simplified gives 155/56
6. So, 50/56 + 90/48 = 155/56
   In mixed form: 243/56

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