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Add 5/50 and 75/72

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

5/50 + 75/72 is 137/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   5/50 = 5 × 36/50 × 36 = 180/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   75/72 = 75 × 25/72 × 25 = 1875/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/1800 + 1875/1800 = 180 + 1875/1800 = 2055/1800
5. 2055/1800 simplified gives 137/120
6. So, 5/50 + 75/72 = 137/120
   In mixed form: 117/120

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