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Add 36/12 and 18/50

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 18/50

36/12 + 18/50 is 84/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   36/12 = 36 × 25/12 × 25 = 900/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   18/50 = 18 × 6/50 × 6 = 108/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/300 + 108/300 = 900 + 108/300 = 1008/300
5. 1008/300 simplified gives 84/25
6. So, 36/12 + 18/50 = 84/25
   In mixed form: 39/25

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