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Add 50/6 and 49/72

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 49/72

50/6 + 49/72 is 649/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   50/6 = 50 × 12/6 × 12 = 600/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/72 + 49/72 = 600 + 49/72 = 649/72
5. So, 50/6 + 49/72 = 649/72
   In mixed form: 91/72

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