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Add 50/72 and 30/50

50/72 + 30/50 is 233/180.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 50 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 50 × 36 = 1800,
   30/50 = 30 × 36/50 × 36 = 1080/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/1800 + 1080/1800 = 1250 + 1080/1800 = 2330/1800
5. 2330/1800 simplified gives 233/180
6. So, 50/72 + 30/50 = 233/180
   In mixed form: 153/180

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