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Add 50/7 and 70/72

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 70/72

50/7 + 70/72 is 2045/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   50/7 = 50 × 72/7 × 72 = 3600/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   70/72 = 70 × 7/72 × 7 = 490/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/504 + 490/504 = 3600 + 490/504 = 4090/504
5. 4090/504 simplified gives 2045/252
6. So, 50/7 + 70/72 = 2045/252
   In mixed form: 829/252

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