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Add 50/75 and 90/36

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 2 18/36

50/75 + 90/36 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   50/75 = 50 × 12/75 × 12 = 600/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   90/36 = 90 × 25/36 × 25 = 2250/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/900 + 2250/900 = 600 + 2250/900 = 2850/900
5. 2850/900 simplified gives 19/6
6. So, 50/75 + 90/36 = 19/6
   In mixed form: 31/6

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