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Add 50/72 and 40/18

1^st number: 50/72, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

50/72 + 40/18 is 35/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 18 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   40/18 = 40 × 4/18 × 4 = 160/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/72 + 160/72 = 50 + 160/72 = 210/72
5. 210/72 simplified gives 35/12
6. So, 50/72 + 40/18 = 35/12
   In mixed form: 211/12

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