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Add 72/50 and 40/72

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 40/72

72/50 + 40/72 is 449/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   72/50 = 72 × 36/50 × 36 = 2592/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   40/72 = 40 × 25/72 × 25 = 1000/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/1800 + 1000/1800 = 2592 + 1000/1800 = 3592/1800
5. 3592/1800 simplified gives 449/225
6. So, 72/50 + 40/72 = 449/225
   In mixed form: 1224/225

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