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Add 40/5 and 50/72

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 50/72

40/5 + 50/72 is 313/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   40/5 = 40 × 72/5 × 72 = 2880/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/360 + 250/360 = 2880 + 250/360 = 3130/360
5. 3130/360 simplified gives 313/36
6. So, 40/5 + 50/72 = 313/36
   In mixed form: 825/36

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