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Add 50/36 and 21/49

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 21/49

50/36 + 21/49 is 229/126.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   50/36 = 50 × 49/36 × 49 = 2450/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   21/49 = 21 × 36/49 × 36 = 756/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/1764 + 756/1764 = 2450 + 756/1764 = 3206/1764
5. 3206/1764 simplified gives 229/126
6. So, 50/36 + 21/49 = 229/126
   In mixed form: 1103/126

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