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Add 50/3 and 25/72

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 25/72

50/3 + 25/72 is 1225/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   50/3 = 50 × 24/3 × 24 = 1200/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/72 + 25/72 = 1200 + 25/72 = 1225/72
5. So, 50/3 + 25/72 = 1225/72
   In mixed form: 171/72

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