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Add 72/50 and 50/6

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

72/50 + 50/6 is 733/75.

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,
   50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/150 + 1250/150 = 216 + 1250/150 = 1466/150
5. 1466/150 simplified gives 733/75
6. So, 72/50 + 50/6 = 733/75
   In mixed form: 958/75

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