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Add 72/50 and 5/6

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 5/6

72/50 + 5/6 is 341/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/150 + 125/150 = 216 + 125/150 = 341/150
5. So, 72/50 + 5/6 = 341/150
   In mixed form: 241/150

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