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Add 84/50 and 48/36

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 1 12/36

84/50 + 48/36 is 226/75.

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,
   48/36 = 48 × 25/36 × 25 = 1200/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/900 + 1200/900 = 1512 + 1200/900 = 2712/900
5. 2712/900 simplified gives 226/75
6. So, 84/50 + 48/36 = 226/75
   In mixed form: 31/75

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