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Add 36/75 and 50/16

1^st number: 36/75, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

36/75 + 50/16 is 721/200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   36/75 = 36 × 16/75 × 16 = 576/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   50/16 = 50 × 75/16 × 75 = 3750/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/1200 + 3750/1200 = 576 + 3750/1200 = 4326/1200
5. 4326/1200 simplified gives 721/200
6. So, 36/75 + 50/16 = 721/200
   In mixed form: 3121/200

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