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Add 70/36 and 20/50

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 20/50

70/36 + 20/50 is 211/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   70/36 = 70 × 25/36 × 25 = 1750/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   20/50 = 20 × 18/50 × 18 = 360/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/900 + 360/900 = 1750 + 360/900 = 2110/900
5. 2110/900 simplified gives 211/90
6. So, 70/36 + 20/50 = 211/90
   In mixed form: 231/90

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