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Add 50/90 and 60/56

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

50/90 + 60/56 is 205/126.

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,
   60/56 = 60 × 45/56 × 45 = 2700/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/2520 + 2700/2520 = 1400 + 2700/2520 = 4100/2520
5. 4100/2520 simplified gives 205/126
6. So, 50/90 + 60/56 = 205/126
   In mixed form: 179/126

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