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Add 56/4 and 90/50

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

56/4 + 90/50 is 79/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   56/4 = 56 × 25/4 × 25 = 1400/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   90/50 = 90 × 2/50 × 2 = 180/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/100 + 180/100 = 1400 + 180/100 = 1580/100
5. 1580/100 simplified gives 79/5
6. So, 56/4 + 90/50 = 79/5
   In mixed form: 154/5

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