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Add 20/72 and 50/10

1^st number: 20/72, 2^nd number: 5 0/10

20/72 + 50/10 is 95/18.

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,
   20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   50/10 = 50 × 36/10 × 36 = 1800/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/360 + 1800/360 = 100 + 1800/360 = 1900/360
5. 1900/360 simplified gives 95/18
6. So, 20/72 + 50/10 = 95/18
   In mixed form: 55/18

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