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Add 10/72 and 2/50

10/72 + 2/50 is 161/900.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    2/50 = 2 × 36/50 × 36 = 72/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/1800 + 72/1800 = 250 + 72/1800 = 322/1800
  5. 322/1800 simplified gives 161/900
  6. So, 10/72 + 2/50 = 161/900

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