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Add 75/50 and 63/72

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 63/72

75/50 + 63/72 is 19/8.

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,
   75/50 = 75 × 36/50 × 36 = 2700/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   63/72 = 63 × 25/72 × 25 = 1575/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2700/1800 + 1575/1800 = 2700 + 1575/1800 = 4275/1800
5. 4275/1800 simplified gives 19/8
6. So, 75/50 + 63/72 = 19/8
   In mixed form: 23/8

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