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Add 72/50 and 20/18

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/18

72/50 + 20/18 is 574/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   72/50 = 72 × 9/50 × 9 = 648/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/450 + 500/450 = 648 + 500/450 = 1148/450
5. 1148/450 simplified gives 574/225
6. So, 72/50 + 20/18 = 574/225
   In mixed form: 2124/225

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