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Add 50/36 and 21/24

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 21/24

50/36 + 21/24 is 163/72.

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,
   50/36 = 50 × 2/36 × 2 = 100/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   21/24 = 21 × 3/24 × 3 = 63/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/72 + 63/72 = 100 + 63/72 = 163/72
5. So, 50/36 + 21/24 = 163/72
   In mixed form: 219/72

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