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Add 9/50 and 75/36

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

9/50 + 75/36 is 679/300.

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,
   9/50 = 9 × 18/50 × 18 = 162/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   75/36 = 75 × 25/36 × 25 = 1875/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/900 + 1875/900 = 162 + 1875/900 = 2037/900
5. 2037/900 simplified gives 679/300
6. So, 9/50 + 75/36 = 679/300
   In mixed form: 279/300

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