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Add 72/50 and 30/28

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/28

72/50 + 30/28 is 879/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   72/50 = 72 × 14/50 × 14 = 1008/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   30/28 = 30 × 25/28 × 25 = 750/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/700 + 750/700 = 1008 + 750/700 = 1758/700
5. 1758/700 simplified gives 879/350
6. So, 72/50 + 30/28 = 879/350
   In mixed form: 2179/350

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