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Add 50/72 and 42/28

1^st number: 50/72, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

50/72 + 42/28 is 79/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   42/28 = 42 × 18/28 × 18 = 756/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/504 + 756/504 = 350 + 756/504 = 1106/504
5. 1106/504 simplified gives 79/36
6. So, 50/72 + 42/28 = 79/36
   In mixed form: 27/36

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