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Add 45/10 and 50/72

1^st number: 4 5/10, 2^nd number: 50/72

45/10 + 50/72 is 187/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   45/10 = 45 × 36/10 × 36 = 1620/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/360 + 250/360 = 1620 + 250/360 = 1870/360
5. 1870/360 simplified gives 187/36
6. So, 45/10 + 50/72 = 187/36
   In mixed form: 57/36

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