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Add 7/72 and 50/20

1^st number: 7/72, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

7/72 + 50/20 is 187/72.

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,
   7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   50/20 = 50 × 18/20 × 18 = 900/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/360 + 900/360 = 35 + 900/360 = 935/360
5. 935/360 simplified gives 187/72
6. So, 7/72 + 50/20 = 187/72
   In mixed form: 243/72

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