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Add 72/50 and 4/60

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 4/60

72/50 + 4/60 is 113/75.

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,
   4/60 = 4 × 5/60 × 5 = 20/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/300 + 20/300 = 432 + 20/300 = 452/300
5. 452/300 simplified gives 113/75
6. So, 72/50 + 4/60 = 113/75
   In mixed form: 138/75

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