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Add 36/96 and 70/50

1^st number: 36/96, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

36/96 + 70/50 is 71/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   70/50 = 70 × 48/50 × 48 = 3360/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/2400 + 3360/2400 = 900 + 3360/2400 = 4260/2400
5. 4260/2400 simplified gives 71/40
6. So, 36/96 + 70/50 = 71/40
   In mixed form: 131/40

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