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Add 96/90 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 6/90, 2^nd number: 50/56

96/90 + 50/56 is 823/420.

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,
   96/90 = 96 × 28/90 × 28 = 2688/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/2520 + 2250/2520 = 2688 + 2250/2520 = 4938/2520
5. 4938/2520 simplified gives 823/420
6. So, 96/90 + 50/56 = 823/420
   In mixed form: 1403/420

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