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Add 72/50 and 50/7

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

72/50 + 50/7 is 1502/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   50/7 = 50 × 50/7 × 50 = 2500/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/350 + 2500/350 = 504 + 2500/350 = 3004/350
5. 3004/350 simplified gives 1502/175
6. So, 72/50 + 50/7 = 1502/175
   In mixed form: 8102/175

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