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Add 36/15 and 45/50

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 45/50

36/15 + 45/50 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   36/15 = 36 × 10/15 × 10 = 360/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/150 + 135/150 = 360 + 135/150 = 495/150
5. 495/150 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 36/15 + 45/50 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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