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Add 60/50 and 18/72

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 18/72

60/50 + 18/72 is 29/20.

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,
   60/50 = 60 × 36/50 × 36 = 2160/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   18/72 = 18 × 25/72 × 25 = 450/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/1800 + 450/1800 = 2160 + 450/1800 = 2610/1800
5. 2610/1800 simplified gives 29/20
6. So, 60/50 + 18/72 = 29/20
   In mixed form: 19/20

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