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Add 36/50 and 36/21

1^st number: 36/50, 2^nd number: 1 15/21

36/50 + 36/21 is 426/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   36/50 = 36 × 21/50 × 21 = 756/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   36/21 = 36 × 50/21 × 50 = 1800/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/1050 + 1800/1050 = 756 + 1800/1050 = 2556/1050
5. 2556/1050 simplified gives 426/175
6. So, 36/50 + 36/21 = 426/175
   In mixed form: 276/175

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