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Add 50/72 and 4/75

50/72 + 4/75 is 673/900.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 75 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 75 × 24 = 1800,
   4/75 = 4 × 24/75 × 24 = 96/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/1800 + 96/1800 = 1250 + 96/1800 = 1346/1800
5. 1346/1800 simplified gives 673/900
6. So, 50/72 + 4/75 = 673/900

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