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Add 50/36 and 28/70

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 28/70

50/36 + 28/70 is 161/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   50/36 = 50 × 35/36 × 35 = 1750/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   28/70 = 28 × 18/70 × 18 = 504/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/1260 + 504/1260 = 1750 + 504/1260 = 2254/1260
5. 2254/1260 simplified gives 161/90
6. So, 50/36 + 28/70 = 161/90
   In mixed form: 171/90

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