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Add 25/2 and 50/72

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 50/72

25/2 + 50/72 is 475/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   25/2 = 25 × 36/2 × 36 = 900/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/72 + 50/72 = 900 + 50/72 = 950/72
5. 950/72 simplified gives 475/36
6. So, 25/2 + 50/72 = 475/36
   In mixed form: 137/36

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