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Add 70/10 and 36/50

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 36/50

70/10 + 36/50 is 193/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   70/10 = 70 × 5/10 × 5 = 350/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   36/50 = 36 × 1/50 × 1 = 36/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/50 + 36/50 = 350 + 36/50 = 386/50
5. 386/50 simplified gives 193/25
6. So, 70/10 + 36/50 = 193/25
   In mixed form: 718/25

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