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Add 50/49 and 35/72

1^st number: 1 1/49, 2^nd number: 35/72

50/49 + 35/72 is 5315/3528.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   50/49 = 50 × 72/49 × 72 = 3600/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   35/72 = 35 × 49/72 × 49 = 1715/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/3528 + 1715/3528 = 3600 + 1715/3528 = 5315/3528
5. So, 50/49 + 35/72 = 5315/3528
   In mixed form: 11787/3528

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