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Add 36/84 and 12/50

36/84 + 12/50 is 117/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   36/84 = 36 × 25/84 × 25 = 900/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   12/50 = 12 × 42/50 × 42 = 504/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/2100 + 504/2100 = 900 + 504/2100 = 1404/2100
5. 1404/2100 simplified gives 117/175
6. So, 36/84 + 12/50 = 117/175

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