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Add 50/36 and 80/18

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 4 8/18

50/36 + 80/18 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   50/36 = 50 × 1/36 × 1 = 50/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   80/18 = 80 × 2/18 × 2 = 160/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/36 + 160/36 = 50 + 160/36 = 210/36
5. 210/36 simplified gives 35/6
6. So, 50/36 + 80/18 = 35/6
   In mixed form: 55/6

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