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Add 50/12 and 7/72

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 7/72

50/12 + 7/72 is 307/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   50/12 = 50 × 6/12 × 6 = 300/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/72 + 7/72 = 300 + 7/72 = 307/72
5. So, 50/12 + 7/72 = 307/72
   In mixed form: 419/72

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