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Add 49/72 and 10/50

49/72 + 10/50 is 317/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    49/72 = 49 × 25/72 × 25 = 1225/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    10/50 = 10 × 36/50 × 36 = 360/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/1800 + 360/1800 = 1225 + 360/1800 = 1585/1800
  5. 1585/1800 simplified gives 317/360
  6. So, 49/72 + 10/50 = 317/360

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