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Add 50/36 and 2/9

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

50/36 + 2/9 is 29/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   50/36 = 50 × 1/36 × 1 = 50/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/36 + 8/36 = 50 + 8/36 = 58/36
5. 58/36 simplified gives 29/18
6. So, 50/36 + 2/9 = 29/18
   In mixed form: 111/18

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