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Add 90/50 and 56/30

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

90/50 + 56/30 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/150 + 280/150 = 270 + 280/150 = 550/150
5. 550/150 simplified gives 11/3
6. So, 90/50 + 56/30 = 11/3
   In mixed form: 32/3

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