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Add 50/2 and 36/80

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 36/80

50/2 + 36/80 is 509/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
   50/2 = 50 × 40/2 × 40 = 2000/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   36/80 = 36 × 1/80 × 1 = 36/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/80 + 36/80 = 2000 + 36/80 = 2036/80
5. 2036/80 simplified gives 509/20
6. So, 50/2 + 36/80 = 509/20
   In mixed form: 259/20

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