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Add 36/56 and 50/18

1^st number: 36/56, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

36/56 + 50/18 is 431/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   36/56 = 36 × 9/56 × 9 = 324/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   50/18 = 50 × 28/18 × 28 = 1400/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/504 + 1400/504 = 324 + 1400/504 = 1724/504
5. 1724/504 simplified gives 431/126
6. So, 36/56 + 50/18 = 431/126
   In mixed form: 353/126

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