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Add 50/25 and 18/36

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 18/36

50/25 + 18/36 is 5/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   50/25 = 50 × 36/25 × 36 = 1800/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/900 + 450/900 = 1800 + 450/900 = 2250/900
5. 2250/900 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 50/25 + 18/36 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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