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Add 50/14 and 45/36

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

50/14 + 45/36 is 135/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
   50/14 = 50 × 18/14 × 18 = 900/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   45/36 = 45 × 7/36 × 7 = 315/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/252 + 315/252 = 900 + 315/252 = 1215/252
5. 1215/252 simplified gives 135/28
6. So, 50/14 + 45/36 = 135/28
   In mixed form: 423/28

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