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Add 56/9 and 90/50

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

56/9 + 90/50 is 361/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   56/9 = 56 × 50/9 × 50 = 2800/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2800/450 + 810/450 = 2800 + 810/450 = 3610/450
5. 3610/450 simplified gives 361/45
6. So, 56/9 + 90/50 = 361/45
   In mixed form: 81/45

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