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Add 6/72 and 50/20

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

6/72 + 50/20 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   50/20 = 50 × 18/20 × 18 = 900/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/360 + 900/360 = 30 + 900/360 = 930/360
5. 930/360 simplified gives 31/12
6. So, 6/72 + 50/20 = 31/12
   In mixed form: 27/12

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