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Add 50/49 and 8/72

1^st number: 1 1/49, 2^nd number: 8/72

50/49 + 8/72 is 499/441.

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,
   8/72 = 8 × 49/72 × 49 = 392/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/3528 + 392/3528 = 3600 + 392/3528 = 3992/3528
5. 3992/3528 simplified gives 499/441
6. So, 50/49 + 8/72 = 499/441
   In mixed form: 158/441

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