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Add 50/15 and 72/40

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

50/15 + 72/40 is 77/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   72/40 = 72 × 3/40 × 3 = 216/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/120 + 216/120 = 400 + 216/120 = 616/120
5. 616/120 simplified gives 77/15
6. So, 50/15 + 72/40 = 77/15
   In mixed form: 52/15

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