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Add 50/36 and 1/40

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 1/40

50/36 + 1/40 is 509/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   50/36 = 50 × 10/36 × 10 = 500/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/360 + 9/360 = 500 + 9/360 = 509/360
5. So, 50/36 + 1/40 = 509/360
   In mixed form: 1149/360

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