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Add 72/27 and 50/25

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

72/27 + 50/25 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   72/27 = 72 × 25/27 × 25 = 1800/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   50/25 = 50 × 27/25 × 27 = 1350/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/675 + 1350/675 = 1800 + 1350/675 = 3150/675
5. 3150/675 simplified gives 14/3
6. So, 72/27 + 50/25 = 14/3
   In mixed form: 42/3

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