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Add 50/15 and 40/72

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 40/72

50/15 + 40/72 is 35/9.

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,
   50/15 = 50 × 24/15 × 24 = 1200/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/360 + 200/360 = 1200 + 200/360 = 1400/360
5. 1400/360 simplified gives 35/9
6. So, 50/15 + 40/72 = 35/9
   In mixed form: 38/9

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