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Add 50/90 and 72/56

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

50/90 + 72/56 is 116/63.

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,
   72/56 = 72 × 45/56 × 45 = 3240/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/2520 + 3240/2520 = 1400 + 3240/2520 = 4640/2520
5. 4640/2520 simplified gives 116/63
6. So, 50/90 + 72/56 = 116/63
   In mixed form: 153/63

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