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Add 2/36 and 70/50

1^st number: 2/36, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

2/36 + 70/50 is 131/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   70/50 = 70 × 18/50 × 18 = 1260/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/900 + 1260/900 = 50 + 1260/900 = 1310/900
5. 1310/900 simplified gives 131/90
6. So, 2/36 + 70/50 = 131/90
   In mixed form: 141/90

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