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Add 48/5 and 50/72

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 50/72

48/5 + 50/72 is 1853/180.

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,
   48/5 = 48 × 72/5 × 72 = 3456/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3456/360 + 250/360 = 3456 + 250/360 = 3706/360
5. 3706/360 simplified gives 1853/180
6. So, 48/5 + 50/72 = 1853/180
   In mixed form: 1053/180

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