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Add 45/72 and 50/14

1^st number: 45/72, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

45/72 + 50/14 is 235/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   50/14 = 50 × 36/14 × 36 = 1800/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/504 + 1800/504 = 315 + 1800/504 = 2115/504
5. 2115/504 simplified gives 235/56
6. So, 45/72 + 50/14 = 235/56
   In mixed form: 411/56

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