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Add 36/25 and 90/50

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

36/25 + 90/50 is 81/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   36/25 = 36 × 2/25 × 2 = 72/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   90/50 = 90 × 1/50 × 1 = 90/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/50 + 90/50 = 72 + 90/50 = 162/50
5. 162/50 simplified gives 81/25
6. So, 36/25 + 90/50 = 81/25
   In mixed form: 36/25

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