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Add 50/36 and 35/96

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 35/96

50/36 + 35/96 is 505/288.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   50/36 = 50 × 8/36 × 8 = 400/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   35/96 = 35 × 3/96 × 3 = 105/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/288 + 105/288 = 400 + 105/288 = 505/288
5. So, 50/36 + 35/96 = 505/288
   In mixed form: 1217/288

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