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Add 36/24 and 64/50

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 1 14/50

36/24 + 64/50 is 139/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   36/24 = 36 × 25/24 × 25 = 900/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   64/50 = 64 × 12/50 × 12 = 768/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/600 + 768/600 = 900 + 768/600 = 1668/600
5. 1668/600 simplified gives 139/50
6. So, 36/24 + 64/50 = 139/50
   In mixed form: 239/50

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