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Add 50/72 and 42/6

1^st number: 50/72, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

50/72 + 42/6 is 277/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 6 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 6 × 12 = 72,
   42/6 = 42 × 12/6 × 12 = 504/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/72 + 504/72 = 50 + 504/72 = 554/72
5. 554/72 simplified gives 277/36
6. So, 50/72 + 42/6 = 277/36
   In mixed form: 725/36

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