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Add 75/36 and 2/50

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 2/50

75/36 + 2/50 is 637/300.

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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,
   75/36 = 75 × 25/36 × 25 = 1875/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   2/50 = 2 × 18/50 × 18 = 36/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/900 + 36/900 = 1875 + 36/900 = 1911/900
5. 1911/900 simplified gives 637/300
6. So, 75/36 + 2/50 = 637/300
   In mixed form: 237/300

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