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Add 28/50 and 54/72

28/50 + 54/72 is 131/100.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   28/50 = 28 × 36/50 × 36 = 1008/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   54/72 = 54 × 25/72 × 25 = 1350/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/1800 + 1350/1800 = 1008 + 1350/1800 = 2358/1800
5. 2358/1800 simplified gives 131/100
6. So, 28/50 + 54/72 = 131/100
   In mixed form: 131/100

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