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Add 50/18 and 70/72

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 70/72

50/18 + 70/72 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   50/18 = 50 × 4/18 × 4 = 200/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/72 + 70/72 = 200 + 70/72 = 270/72
5. 270/72 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 50/18 + 70/72 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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