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Add 56/4 and 50/90

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 50/90

56/4 + 50/90 is 131/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   56/4 = 56 × 45/4 × 45 = 2520/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/180 + 100/180 = 2520 + 100/180 = 2620/180
5. 2620/180 simplified gives 131/9
6. So, 56/4 + 50/90 = 131/9
   In mixed form: 145/9

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