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Add 90/12 and 50/72

1^st number: 7 6/12, 2^nd number: 50/72

90/12 + 50/72 is 295/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   90/12 = 90 × 6/12 × 6 = 540/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/72 + 50/72 = 540 + 50/72 = 590/72
5. 590/72 simplified gives 295/36
6. So, 90/12 + 50/72 = 295/36
   In mixed form: 87/36

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