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Add 50/5 and 36/70

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 36/70

50/5 + 36/70 is 368/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   50/5 = 50 × 14/5 × 14 = 700/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   36/70 = 36 × 1/70 × 1 = 36/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/70 + 36/70 = 700 + 36/70 = 736/70
5. 736/70 simplified gives 368/35
6. So, 50/5 + 36/70 = 368/35
   In mixed form: 1018/35

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