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Add 36/2 and 50/84

1^st number: 18 0/2, 2^nd number: 50/84

36/2 + 50/84 is 781/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   36/2 = 36 × 42/2 × 42 = 1512/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/84 + 50/84 = 1512 + 50/84 = 1562/84
5. 1562/84 simplified gives 781/42
6. So, 36/2 + 50/84 = 781/42
   In mixed form: 1825/42

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