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Add 36/50 and 40/28

1^st number: 36/50, 2^nd number: 1 12/28

36/50 + 40/28 is 376/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   36/50 = 36 × 14/50 × 14 = 504/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   40/28 = 40 × 25/28 × 25 = 1000/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/700 + 1000/700 = 504 + 1000/700 = 1504/700
5. 1504/700 simplified gives 376/175
6. So, 36/50 + 40/28 = 376/175
   In mixed form: 226/175

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