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Add 50/72 and 30/5

1^st number: 50/72, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

50/72 + 30/5 is 241/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   30/5 = 30 × 72/5 × 72 = 2160/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/360 + 2160/360 = 250 + 2160/360 = 2410/360
5. 2410/360 simplified gives 241/36
6. So, 50/72 + 30/5 = 241/36
   In mixed form: 625/36

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