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Add 36/20 and 21/50

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 21/50

36/20 + 21/50 is 111/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   36/20 = 36 × 5/20 × 5 = 180/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   21/50 = 21 × 2/50 × 2 = 42/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/100 + 42/100 = 180 + 42/100 = 222/100
5. 222/100 simplified gives 111/50
6. So, 36/20 + 21/50 = 111/50
   In mixed form: 211/50

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