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Add 50/36 and 42/40

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

50/36 + 42/40 is 439/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   50/36 = 50 × 10/36 × 10 = 500/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/360 + 378/360 = 500 + 378/360 = 878/360
5. 878/360 simplified gives 439/180
6. So, 50/36 + 42/40 = 439/180
   In mixed form: 279/180

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