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Add 15/24 and 5/72

15/24 + 5/72 is 25/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/72 + 5/72 = 45 + 5/72 = 50/72
5. 50/72 simplified gives 25/36
6. So, 15/24 + 5/72 = 25/36

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