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Add 40/25 and 50/72

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 50/72

40/25 + 50/72 is 413/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   40/25 = 40 × 72/25 × 72 = 2880/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/1800 + 1250/1800 = 2880 + 1250/1800 = 4130/1800
5. 4130/1800 simplified gives 413/180
6. So, 40/25 + 50/72 = 413/180
   In mixed form: 253/180

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