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Add 56/24 and 50/90

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 50/90

56/24 + 50/90 is 26/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   56/24 = 56 × 15/24 × 15 = 840/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/360 + 200/360 = 840 + 200/360 = 1040/360
5. 1040/360 simplified gives 26/9
6. So, 56/24 + 50/90 = 26/9
   In mixed form: 28/9

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