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Add 84/50 and 4/36

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 4/36

84/50 + 4/36 is 403/225.

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,
   84/50 = 84 × 18/50 × 18 = 1512/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   4/36 = 4 × 25/36 × 25 = 100/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/900 + 100/900 = 1512 + 100/900 = 1612/900
5. 1612/900 simplified gives 403/225
6. So, 84/50 + 4/36 = 403/225
   In mixed form: 1178/225

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