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Add 36/12 and 50/64

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 50/64

36/12 + 50/64 is 121/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   36/12 = 36 × 16/12 × 16 = 576/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   50/64 = 50 × 3/64 × 3 = 150/192
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/192 + 150/192 = 576 + 150/192 = 726/192
5. 726/192 simplified gives 121/32
6. So, 36/12 + 50/64 = 121/32
   In mixed form: 325/32

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