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Add 56/50 and 10/72

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 10/72

56/50 + 10/72 is 1133/900.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   56/50 = 56 × 36/50 × 36 = 2016/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/1800 + 250/1800 = 2016 + 250/1800 = 2266/1800
5. 2266/1800 simplified gives 1133/900
6. So, 56/50 + 10/72 = 1133/900
   In mixed form: 1233/900

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