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Add 50/70 and 45/36

1^st number: 50/70, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

50/70 + 45/36 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   50/70 = 50 × 18/70 × 18 = 900/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   45/36 = 45 × 35/36 × 35 = 1575/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/1260 + 1575/1260 = 900 + 1575/1260 = 2475/1260
5. 2475/1260 simplified gives 55/28
6. So, 50/70 + 45/36 = 55/28
   In mixed form: 127/28

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