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Add 49/72 and 2/50

49/72 + 2/50 is 1297/1800.

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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,
   2/50 = 2 × 36/50 × 36 = 72/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1225/1800 + 72/1800 = 1225 + 72/1800 = 1297/1800
5. So, 49/72 + 2/50 = 1297/1800

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