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Add 60/36 and 25/50

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 25/50

60/36 + 25/50 is 13/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   25/50 = 25 × 18/50 × 18 = 450/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/900 + 450/900 = 1500 + 450/900 = 1950/900
5. 1950/900 simplified gives 13/6
6. So, 60/36 + 25/50 = 13/6
   In mixed form: 21/6

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