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Add 50/4 and 56/36

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

50/4 + 56/36 is 253/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   56/36 = 56 × 1/36 × 1 = 56/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/36 + 56/36 = 450 + 56/36 = 506/36
5. 506/36 simplified gives 253/18
6. So, 50/4 + 56/36 = 253/18
   In mixed form: 141/18

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