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Add 50/36 and 5/70

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 5/70

50/36 + 5/70 is 92/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   50/36 = 50 × 35/36 × 35 = 1750/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   5/70 = 5 × 18/70 × 18 = 90/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/1260 + 90/1260 = 1750 + 90/1260 = 1840/1260
5. 1840/1260 simplified gives 92/63
6. So, 50/36 + 5/70 = 92/63
   In mixed form: 129/63

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