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Add 50/25 and 35/72

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 35/72

50/25 + 35/72 is 179/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   50/25 = 50 × 72/25 × 72 = 3600/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   35/72 = 35 × 25/72 × 25 = 875/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/1800 + 875/1800 = 3600 + 875/1800 = 4475/1800
5. 4475/1800 simplified gives 179/72
6. So, 50/25 + 35/72 = 179/72
   In mixed form: 235/72

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