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Add 50/60 and 50/72

50/60 + 50/72 is 55/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   50/60 = 50 × 6/60 × 6 = 300/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/360 + 250/360 = 300 + 250/360 = 550/360
5. 550/360 simplified gives 55/36
6. So, 50/60 + 50/72 = 55/36
   In mixed form: 119/36

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