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Add 50/5 and 35/72

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 35/72

50/5 + 35/72 is 755/72.

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,
   35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/360 + 175/360 = 3600 + 175/360 = 3775/360
5. 3775/360 simplified gives 755/72
6. So, 50/5 + 35/72 = 755/72
   In mixed form: 1035/72

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