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Add 50/32 and 10/72

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 10/72

50/32 + 10/72 is 245/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    50/32 = 50 × 9/32 × 9 = 450/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    10/72 = 10 × 4/72 × 4 = 40/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/288 + 40/288 = 450 + 40/288 = 490/288
  5. 490/288 simplified gives 245/144
  6. So, 50/32 + 10/72 = 245/144
    In mixed form: 1101/144

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