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Add 15/32 and 4/72

15/32 + 4/72 is 151/288.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   15/32 = 15 × 9/32 × 9 = 135/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   4/72 = 4 × 4/72 × 4 = 16/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/288 + 16/288 = 135 + 16/288 = 151/288
5. So, 15/32 + 4/72 = 151/288

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