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Add 72/50 and 30/49

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 30/49

72/50 + 30/49 is 2514/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   72/50 = 72 × 49/50 × 49 = 3528/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   30/49 = 30 × 50/49 × 50 = 1500/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/2450 + 1500/2450 = 3528 + 1500/2450 = 5028/2450
5. 5028/2450 simplified gives 2514/1225
6. So, 72/50 + 30/49 = 2514/1225
   In mixed form: 264/1225

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