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Add 50/18 and 50/40

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

50/18 + 50/40 is 145/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
   50/18 = 50 × 20/18 × 20 = 1000/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/360 + 450/360 = 1000 + 450/360 = 1450/360
5. 1450/360 simplified gives 145/36
6. So, 50/18 + 50/40 = 145/36
   In mixed form: 41/36

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