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Add 24/72 and 90/25

1^st number: 24/72, 2^nd number: 3 15/25

24/72 + 90/25 is 59/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   24/72 = 24 × 25/72 × 25 = 600/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   90/25 = 90 × 72/25 × 72 = 6480/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/1800 + 6480/1800 = 600 + 6480/1800 = 7080/1800
5. 7080/1800 simplified gives 59/15
6. So, 24/72 + 90/25 = 59/15
   In mixed form: 314/15

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