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Add 14/72 and 50/10

1^st number: 14/72, 2^nd number: 5 0/10

14/72 + 50/10 is 187/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   50/10 = 50 × 36/10 × 36 = 1800/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/360 + 1800/360 = 70 + 1800/360 = 1870/360
5. 1870/360 simplified gives 187/36
6. So, 14/72 + 50/10 = 187/36
   In mixed form: 57/36

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