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Add 70/36 and 50/63

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 50/63

70/36 + 50/63 is 115/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   70/36 = 70 × 7/36 × 7 = 490/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/252 + 200/252 = 490 + 200/252 = 690/252
5. 690/252 simplified gives 115/42
6. So, 70/36 + 50/63 = 115/42
   In mixed form: 231/42

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