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Add 50/56 and 90/6

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 15 0/6

50/56 + 90/6 is 445/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   90/6 = 90 × 28/6 × 28 = 2520/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/168 + 2520/168 = 150 + 2520/168 = 2670/168
5. 2670/168 simplified gives 445/28
6. So, 50/56 + 90/6 = 445/28
   In mixed form: 1525/28

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