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Add 50/36 and 56/40

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

50/36 + 56/40 is 251/90.

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,
   56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/360 + 504/360 = 500 + 504/360 = 1004/360
5. 1004/360 simplified gives 251/90
6. So, 50/36 + 56/40 = 251/90
   In mixed form: 271/90

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