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Add 90/56 and 50/18

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

90/56 + 50/18 is 1105/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   90/56 = 90 × 9/56 × 9 = 810/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   50/18 = 50 × 28/18 × 28 = 1400/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/504 + 1400/504 = 810 + 1400/504 = 2210/504
5. 2210/504 simplified gives 1105/252
6. So, 90/56 + 50/18 = 1105/252
   In mixed form: 497/252

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