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Add 50/72 and 49/60

50/72 + 49/60 is 68/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   49/60 = 49 × 6/60 × 6 = 294/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/360 + 294/360 = 250 + 294/360 = 544/360
5. 544/360 simplified gives 68/45
6. So, 50/72 + 49/60 = 68/45
   In mixed form: 123/45

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