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Add 50/36 and 2/75

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 2/75

50/36 + 2/75 is 637/450.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   50/36 = 50 × 25/36 × 25 = 1250/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   2/75 = 2 × 12/75 × 12 = 24/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/900 + 24/900 = 1250 + 24/900 = 1274/900
5. 1274/900 simplified gives 637/450
6. So, 50/36 + 2/75 = 637/450
   In mixed form: 1187/450

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