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Add 50/18 and 40/36

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

50/18 + 40/36 is 35/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   50/18 = 50 × 2/18 × 2 = 100/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/36 + 40/36 = 100 + 40/36 = 140/36
5. 140/36 simplified gives 35/9
6. So, 50/18 + 40/36 = 35/9
   In mixed form: 38/9

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