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Add 50/36 and 45/10

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

50/36 + 45/10 is 53/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   45/10 = 45 × 18/10 × 18 = 810/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/180 + 810/180 = 250 + 810/180 = 1060/180
5. 1060/180 simplified gives 53/9
6. So, 50/36 + 45/10 = 53/9
   In mixed form: 58/9

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