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Add 36/21 and 50/72

1^st number: 1 15/21, 2^nd number: 50/72

36/21 + 50/72 is 607/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
   36/21 = 36 × 24/21 × 24 = 864/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/504 + 350/504 = 864 + 350/504 = 1214/504
5. 1214/504 simplified gives 607/252
6. So, 36/21 + 50/72 = 607/252
   In mixed form: 2103/252

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