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Add 50/36 and 35/50

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 35/50

50/36 + 35/50 is 94/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   50/36 = 50 × 25/36 × 25 = 1250/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   35/50 = 35 × 18/50 × 18 = 630/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/900 + 630/900 = 1250 + 630/900 = 1880/900
5. 1880/900 simplified gives 94/45
6. So, 50/36 + 35/50 = 94/45
   In mixed form: 24/45

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