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Add 50/36 and 35/27

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

50/36 + 35/27 is 145/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   50/36 = 50 × 3/36 × 3 = 150/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   35/27 = 35 × 4/27 × 4 = 140/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/108 + 140/108 = 150 + 140/108 = 290/108
5. 290/108 simplified gives 145/54
6. So, 50/36 + 35/27 = 145/54
   In mixed form: 237/54

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