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Add 5/36 and 50/24

1^st number: 5/36, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

5/36 + 50/24 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   50/24 = 50 × 3/24 × 3 = 150/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/72 + 150/72 = 10 + 150/72 = 160/72
5. 160/72 simplified gives 20/9
6. So, 5/36 + 50/24 = 20/9
   In mixed form: 22/9

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