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Add 70/8 and 36/50

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 36/50

70/8 + 36/50 is 947/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   70/8 = 70 × 25/8 × 25 = 1750/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   36/50 = 36 × 4/50 × 4 = 144/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/200 + 144/200 = 1750 + 144/200 = 1894/200
5. 1894/200 simplified gives 947/100
6. So, 70/8 + 36/50 = 947/100
   In mixed form: 947/100

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