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Add 50/36 and 30/75

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 30/75

50/36 + 30/75 is 161/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   30/75 = 30 × 12/75 × 12 = 360/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/900 + 360/900 = 1250 + 360/900 = 1610/900
5. 1610/900 simplified gives 161/90
6. So, 50/36 + 30/75 = 161/90
   In mixed form: 171/90

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