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Add 50/2 and 54/72

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 54/72

50/2 + 54/72 is 103/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   50/2 = 50 × 36/2 × 36 = 1800/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/72 + 54/72 = 1800 + 54/72 = 1854/72
5. 1854/72 simplified gives 103/4
6. So, 50/2 + 54/72 = 103/4
   In mixed form: 253/4

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