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Add 15/35 and 50/36

1^st number: 15/35, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

15/35 + 50/36 is 229/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   15/35 = 15 × 36/35 × 36 = 540/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   50/36 = 50 × 35/36 × 35 = 1750/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/1260 + 1750/1260 = 540 + 1750/1260 = 2290/1260
5. 2290/1260 simplified gives 229/126
6. So, 15/35 + 50/36 = 229/126
   In mixed form: 1103/126

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