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Add 50/14 and 40/72

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 40/72

50/14 + 40/72 is 260/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   50/14 = 50 × 36/14 × 36 = 1800/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/504 + 280/504 = 1800 + 280/504 = 2080/504
5. 2080/504 simplified gives 260/63
6. So, 50/14 + 40/72 = 260/63
   In mixed form: 48/63

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