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Add 50/36 and 70/72

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 70/72

50/36 + 70/72 is 85/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   50/36 = 50 × 2/36 × 2 = 100/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/72 + 70/72 = 100 + 70/72 = 170/72
5. 170/72 simplified gives 85/36
6. So, 50/36 + 70/72 = 85/36
   In mixed form: 213/36

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