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Add 72/50 and 16/54

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 16/54

72/50 + 16/54 is 1172/675.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   72/50 = 72 × 27/50 × 27 = 1944/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/1350 + 400/1350 = 1944 + 400/1350 = 2344/1350
5. 2344/1350 simplified gives 1172/675
6. So, 72/50 + 16/54 = 1172/675
   In mixed form: 1497/675

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