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Add 36/15 and 72/50

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

36/15 + 72/50 is 96/25.

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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,
   72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/150 + 216/150 = 360 + 216/150 = 576/150
5. 576/150 simplified gives 96/25
6. So, 36/15 + 72/50 = 96/25
   In mixed form: 321/25

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