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Add 72/50 and 21/36

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 21/36

72/50 + 21/36 is 607/300.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   72/50 = 72 × 18/50 × 18 = 1296/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/900 + 525/900 = 1296 + 525/900 = 1821/900
5. 1821/900 simplified gives 607/300
6. So, 72/50 + 21/36 = 607/300
   In mixed form: 27/300

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