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Add 70/50 and 8/36

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 8/36

70/50 + 8/36 is 73/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   70/50 = 70 × 18/50 × 18 = 1260/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/900 + 200/900 = 1260 + 200/900 = 1460/900
5. 1460/900 simplified gives 73/45
6. So, 70/50 + 8/36 = 73/45
   In mixed form: 128/45

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