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Add 50/36 and 30/15

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 2 0/15

50/36 + 30/15 is 61/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 15 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 15 × 12 = 180,
   30/15 = 30 × 12/15 × 12 = 360/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/180 + 360/180 = 250 + 360/180 = 610/180
5. 610/180 simplified gives 61/18
6. So, 50/36 + 30/15 = 61/18
   In mixed form: 37/18

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