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Add 36/5 and 50/7

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

36/5 + 50/7 is 502/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   36/5 = 36 × 7/5 × 7 = 252/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   50/7 = 50 × 5/7 × 5 = 250/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/35 + 250/35 = 252 + 250/35 = 502/35
5. So, 36/5 + 50/7 = 502/35
   In mixed form: 1412/35

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