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Add 56/50 and 5/90

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 5/90

56/50 + 5/90 is 529/450.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   56/50 = 56 × 9/50 × 9 = 504/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/450 + 25/450 = 504 + 25/450 = 529/450
5. So, 56/50 + 5/90 = 529/450
   In mixed form: 179/450

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