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Add 36/81 and 2/50

36/81 + 2/50 is 109/225.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   36/81 = 36 × 50/81 × 50 = 1800/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   2/50 = 2 × 81/50 × 81 = 162/4050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/4050 + 162/4050 = 1800 + 162/4050 = 1962/4050
5. 1962/4050 simplified gives 109/225
6. So, 36/81 + 2/50 = 109/225

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