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Add 5/50 and 72/36

1^st number: 5/50, 2^nd number: 2 0/36

5/50 + 72/36 is 21/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   5/50 = 5 × 18/50 × 18 = 90/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   72/36 = 72 × 25/36 × 25 = 1800/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/900 + 1800/900 = 90 + 1800/900 = 1890/900
5. 1890/900 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 5/50 + 72/36 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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