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Add 50/70 and 90/56

1^st number: 50/70, 2^nd number: 1 34/56

50/70 + 90/56 is 65/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   90/56 = 90 × 5/56 × 5 = 450/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/280 + 450/280 = 200 + 450/280 = 650/280
5. 650/280 simplified gives 65/28
6. So, 50/70 + 90/56 = 65/28
   In mixed form: 29/28

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