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Add 72/25 and 50/56

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 50/56

72/25 + 50/56 is 2641/700.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   72/25 = 72 × 56/25 × 56 = 4032/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   50/56 = 50 × 25/56 × 25 = 1250/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/1400 + 1250/1400 = 4032 + 1250/1400 = 5282/1400
5. 5282/1400 simplified gives 2641/700
6. So, 72/25 + 50/56 = 2641/700
   In mixed form: 3541/700

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