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Add 16/72 and 60/50

1^st number: 16/72, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

16/72 + 60/50 is 64/45.

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,
   16/72 = 16 × 25/72 × 25 = 400/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   60/50 = 60 × 36/50 × 36 = 2160/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/1800 + 2160/1800 = 400 + 2160/1800 = 2560/1800
5. 2560/1800 simplified gives 64/45
6. So, 16/72 + 60/50 = 64/45
   In mixed form: 119/45

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