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Add 50/10 and 49/36

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

50/10 + 49/36 is 229/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   50/10 = 50 × 18/10 × 18 = 900/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/180 + 245/180 = 900 + 245/180 = 1145/180
5. 1145/180 simplified gives 229/36
6. So, 50/10 + 49/36 = 229/36
   In mixed form: 613/36

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