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Add 30/72 and 50/15

1^st number: 30/72, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

30/72 + 50/15 is 15/4.

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,
   30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   50/15 = 50 × 24/15 × 24 = 1200/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/360 + 1200/360 = 150 + 1200/360 = 1350/360
5. 1350/360 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 30/72 + 50/15 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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