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Add 50/90 and 84/56

1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 1 28/56

50/90 + 84/56 is 37/18.

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,
    84/56 = 84 × 45/56 × 45 = 3780/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/2520 + 3780/2520 = 1400 + 3780/2520 = 5180/2520
  5. 5180/2520 simplified gives 37/18
  6. So, 50/90 + 84/56 = 37/18
    In mixed form: 21/18

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