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Add 50/72 and 2/80

50/72 + 2/80 is 259/360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
   50/72 = 50 × 10/72 × 10 = 500/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/720 + 18/720 = 500 + 18/720 = 518/720
5. 518/720 simplified gives 259/360
6. So, 50/72 + 2/80 = 259/360

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