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Add 15/72 and 81/50

1^st number: 15/72, 2^nd number: 1 31/50

15/72 + 81/50 is 1097/600.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   15/72 = 15 × 25/72 × 25 = 375/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   81/50 = 81 × 36/50 × 36 = 2916/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/1800 + 2916/1800 = 375 + 2916/1800 = 3291/1800
5. 3291/1800 simplified gives 1097/600
6. So, 15/72 + 81/50 = 1097/600
   In mixed form: 1497/600

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