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Add 50/36 and 70/20

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

50/36 + 70/20 is 44/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
   70/20 = 70 × 9/20 × 9 = 630/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/180 + 630/180 = 250 + 630/180 = 880/180
5. 880/180 simplified gives 44/9
6. So, 50/36 + 70/20 = 44/9
   In mixed form: 48/9

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