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Add 72/50 and 2/60

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 2/60

72/50 + 2/60 is 221/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   72/50 = 72 × 6/50 × 6 = 432/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/300 + 10/300 = 432 + 10/300 = 442/300
5. 442/300 simplified gives 221/150
6. So, 72/50 + 2/60 = 221/150
   In mixed form: 171/150

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