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Add 90/50 and 56/12

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

90/50 + 56/12 is 97/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   90/50 = 90 × 6/50 × 6 = 540/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   56/12 = 56 × 25/12 × 25 = 1400/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/300 + 1400/300 = 540 + 1400/300 = 1940/300
5. 1940/300 simplified gives 97/15
6. So, 90/50 + 56/12 = 97/15
   In mixed form: 67/15

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