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Add 72/90 and 50/56

72/90 + 50/56 is 237/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
   72/90 = 72 × 28/90 × 28 = 2016/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/2520 + 2250/2520 = 2016 + 2250/2520 = 4266/2520
5. 4266/2520 simplified gives 237/140
6. So, 72/90 + 50/56 = 237/140
   In mixed form: 197/140

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