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Add 36/12 and 45/50

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 45/50

36/12 + 45/50 is 39/10.

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,
   45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/300 + 270/300 = 900 + 270/300 = 1170/300
5. 1170/300 simplified gives 39/10
6. So, 36/12 + 45/50 = 39/10
   In mixed form: 39/10

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