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Add 15/72 and 15/36

15/72 + 15/36 is 5/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   15/36 = 15 × 2/36 × 2 = 30/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/72 + 30/72 = 15 + 30/72 = 45/72
5. 45/72 simplified gives 5/8
6. So, 15/72 + 15/36 = 5/8

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