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Add 50/36 and 42/64

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 42/64

50/36 + 42/64 is 589/288.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
   50/36 = 50 × 16/36 × 16 = 800/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   42/64 = 42 × 9/64 × 9 = 378/576
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/576 + 378/576 = 800 + 378/576 = 1178/576
5. 1178/576 simplified gives 589/288
6. So, 50/36 + 42/64 = 589/288
   In mixed form: 213/288

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