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Add 36/54 and 50/4

1^st number: 36/54, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

36/54 + 50/4 is 79/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   36/54 = 36 × 2/54 × 2 = 72/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   50/4 = 50 × 27/4 × 27 = 1350/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/108 + 1350/108 = 72 + 1350/108 = 1422/108
5. 1422/108 simplified gives 79/6
6. So, 36/54 + 50/4 = 79/6
   In mixed form: 131/6

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