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Add 42/15 and 24/72

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 24/72

42/15 + 24/72 is 47/15.

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,
   42/15 = 42 × 24/15 × 24 = 1008/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/360 + 120/360 = 1008 + 120/360 = 1128/360
5. 1128/360 simplified gives 47/15
6. So, 42/15 + 24/72 = 47/15
   In mixed form: 32/15

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