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Add 72/28 and 36/50

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 36/50

72/28 + 36/50 is 576/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   72/28 = 72 × 25/28 × 25 = 1800/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   36/50 = 36 × 14/50 × 14 = 504/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/700 + 504/700 = 1800 + 504/700 = 2304/700
5. 2304/700 simplified gives 576/175
6. So, 72/28 + 36/50 = 576/175
   In mixed form: 351/175

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