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Add 50/9 and 40/36

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

50/9 + 40/36 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   50/9 = 50 × 4/9 × 4 = 200/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/36 + 40/36 = 200 + 40/36 = 240/36
5. 240/36 simplified gives 20/3
6. So, 50/9 + 40/36 = 20/3
   In mixed form: 62/3

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