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Add 25/15 and 56/72

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 56/72

25/15 + 56/72 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   25/15 = 25 × 24/15 × 24 = 600/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/360 + 280/360 = 600 + 280/360 = 880/360
5. 880/360 simplified gives 22/9
6. So, 25/15 + 56/72 = 22/9
   In mixed form: 24/9

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