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Add 36/16 and 25/50

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 25/50

36/16 + 25/50 is 11/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   36/16 = 36 × 25/16 × 25 = 900/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   25/50 = 25 × 8/50 × 8 = 200/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/400 + 200/400 = 900 + 200/400 = 1100/400
5. 1100/400 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 36/16 + 25/50 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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