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Add 56/16 and 50/90

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 50/90

56/16 + 50/90 is 73/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   56/16 = 56 × 45/16 × 45 = 2520/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   50/90 = 50 × 8/90 × 8 = 400/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/720 + 400/720 = 2520 + 400/720 = 2920/720
5. 2920/720 simplified gives 73/18
6. So, 56/16 + 50/90 = 73/18
   In mixed form: 41/18

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