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Add 36/84 and 50/48

1^st number: 36/84, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

36/84 + 50/48 is 247/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   36/84 = 36 × 4/84 × 4 = 144/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/336 + 350/336 = 144 + 350/336 = 494/336
5. 494/336 simplified gives 247/168
6. So, 36/84 + 50/48 = 247/168
   In mixed form: 179/168

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