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Add 15/72 and 90/30

1^st number: 15/72, 2^nd number: 3 0/30

15/72 + 90/30 is 77/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   90/30 = 90 × 12/30 × 12 = 1080/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/360 + 1080/360 = 75 + 1080/360 = 1155/360
5. 1155/360 simplified gives 77/24
6. So, 15/72 + 90/30 = 77/24
   In mixed form: 35/24

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