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Add 4/72 and 50/10

1^st number: 4/72, 2^nd number: 5 0/10

4/72 + 50/10 is 91/18.

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,
   4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   50/10 = 50 × 36/10 × 36 = 1800/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/360 + 1800/360 = 20 + 1800/360 = 1820/360
5. 1820/360 simplified gives 91/18
6. So, 4/72 + 50/10 = 91/18
   In mixed form: 51/18

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