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Add 72/50 and 45/28

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

72/50 + 45/28 is 2133/700.

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,
   45/28 = 45 × 25/28 × 25 = 1125/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/700 + 1125/700 = 1008 + 1125/700 = 2133/700
5. So, 72/50 + 45/28 = 2133/700
   In mixed form: 333/700

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