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Add 70/36 and 50/75

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 50/75

70/36 + 50/75 is 47/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 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 75 × 12 = 900,
   50/75 = 50 × 12/75 × 12 = 600/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/900 + 600/900 = 1750 + 600/900 = 2350/900
5. 2350/900 simplified gives 47/18
6. So, 70/36 + 50/75 = 47/18
   In mixed form: 211/18

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