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Add 24/72 and 90/15

1^st number: 24/72, 2^nd number: 6 0/15

24/72 + 90/15 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   90/15 = 90 × 24/15 × 24 = 2160/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/360 + 2160/360 = 120 + 2160/360 = 2280/360
5. 2280/360 simplified gives 19/3
6. So, 24/72 + 90/15 = 19/3
   In mixed form: 61/3

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