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Add 50/3 and 36/72

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 36/72

50/3 + 36/72 is 103/6.

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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,
   36/72 = 36 × 1/72 × 1 = 36/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/72 + 36/72 = 1200 + 36/72 = 1236/72
5. 1236/72 simplified gives 103/6
6. So, 50/3 + 36/72 = 103/6
   In mixed form: 171/6

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