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Add 56/32 and 50/90

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 50/90

56/32 + 50/90 is 83/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   56/32 = 56 × 45/32 × 45 = 2520/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   50/90 = 50 × 16/90 × 16 = 800/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1440 + 800/1440 = 2520 + 800/1440 = 3320/1440
5. 3320/1440 simplified gives 83/36
6. So, 56/32 + 50/90 = 83/36
   In mixed form: 211/36

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