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Add 50/5 and 21/72

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 21/72

50/5 + 21/72 is 247/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    50/5 = 50 × 72/5 × 72 = 3600/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/360 + 105/360 = 3600 + 105/360 = 3705/360
  5. 3705/360 simplified gives 247/24
  6. So, 50/5 + 21/72 = 247/24
    In mixed form: 107/24

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