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Add 70/36 and 50/10

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 5 0/10

70/36 + 50/10 is 125/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   50/10 = 50 × 18/10 × 18 = 900/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/180 + 900/180 = 350 + 900/180 = 1250/180
5. 1250/180 simplified gives 125/18
6. So, 70/36 + 50/10 = 125/18
   In mixed form: 617/18

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