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Add 50/28 and 2/72

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 2/72

50/28 + 2/72 is 457/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   50/28 = 50 × 18/28 × 18 = 900/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/504 + 14/504 = 900 + 14/504 = 914/504
5. 914/504 simplified gives 457/252
6. So, 50/28 + 2/72 = 457/252
   In mixed form: 1205/252

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