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Add 8/72 and 75/50

1^st number: 8/72, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

8/72 + 75/50 is 29/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   75/50 = 75 × 36/50 × 36 = 2700/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/1800 + 2700/1800 = 200 + 2700/1800 = 2900/1800
5. 2900/1800 simplified gives 29/18
6. So, 8/72 + 75/50 = 29/18
   In mixed form: 111/18

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