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Add 45/36 and 70/50

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

45/36 + 70/50 is 53/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   45/36 = 45 × 25/36 × 25 = 1125/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   70/50 = 70 × 18/50 × 18 = 1260/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/900 + 1260/900 = 1125 + 1260/900 = 2385/900
5. 2385/900 simplified gives 53/20
6. So, 45/36 + 70/50 = 53/20
   In mixed form: 213/20

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