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Add 36/50 and 15/84

36/50 + 15/84 is 629/700.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   36/50 = 36 × 42/50 × 42 = 1512/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/2100 + 375/2100 = 1512 + 375/2100 = 1887/2100
5. 1887/2100 simplified gives 629/700
6. So, 36/50 + 15/84 = 629/700

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