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Add 50/36 and 25/45

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 25/45

50/36 + 25/45 is 35/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/180 + 100/180 = 250 + 100/180 = 350/180
5. 350/180 simplified gives 35/18
6. So, 50/36 + 25/45 = 35/18
   In mixed form: 117/18

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