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Add 50/90 and 2/56

50/90 + 2/56 is 149/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    50/90 = 50 × 28/90 × 28 = 1400/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    2/56 = 2 × 45/56 × 45 = 90/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/2520 + 90/2520 = 1400 + 90/2520 = 1490/2520
  5. 1490/2520 simplified gives 149/252
  6. So, 50/90 + 2/56 = 149/252

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