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Add 72/5 and 50/36

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

72/5 + 50/36 is 1421/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   72/5 = 72 × 36/5 × 36 = 2592/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/180 + 250/180 = 2592 + 250/180 = 2842/180
5. 2842/180 simplified gives 1421/90
6. So, 72/5 + 50/36 = 1421/90
   In mixed form: 1571/90

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