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Add 25/15 and 72/5

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

25/15 + 72/5 is 241/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
   25/15 = 25 × 1/15 × 1 = 25/15
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
   72/5 = 72 × 3/5 × 3 = 216/15
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/15 + 216/15 = 25 + 216/15 = 241/15
5. So, 25/15 + 72/5 = 241/15
   In mixed form: 161/15

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