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Add 36/2 and 45/50

1^st number: 18 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/50

36/2 + 45/50 is 189/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
   36/2 = 36 × 25/2 × 25 = 900/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/50 + 45/50 = 900 + 45/50 = 945/50
5. 945/50 simplified gives 189/10
6. So, 36/2 + 45/50 = 189/10
   In mixed form: 189/10

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