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Add 50/72 and 28/25

1^st number: 50/72, 2^nd number: 1 3/25

50/72 + 28/25 is 1633/900.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   28/25 = 28 × 72/25 × 72 = 2016/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/1800 + 2016/1800 = 1250 + 2016/1800 = 3266/1800
5. 3266/1800 simplified gives 1633/900
6. So, 50/72 + 28/25 = 1633/900
   In mixed form: 1733/900

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