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Add 15/72 and 96/50

1^st number: 15/72, 2^nd number: 1 46/50

15/72 + 96/50 is 1277/600.

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,
   96/50 = 96 × 36/50 × 36 = 3456/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/1800 + 3456/1800 = 375 + 3456/1800 = 3831/1800
5. 3831/1800 simplified gives 1277/600
6. So, 15/72 + 96/50 = 1277/600
   In mixed form: 277/600

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