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Add 2/72 and 50/40

1^st number: 2/72, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

2/72 + 50/40 is 23/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/360 + 450/360 = 10 + 450/360 = 460/360
5. 460/360 simplified gives 23/18
6. So, 2/72 + 50/40 = 23/18
   In mixed form: 15/18

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