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Add 54/72 and 35/15

1^st number: 54/72, 2^nd number: 2 5/15

54/72 + 35/15 is 37/12.

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,
   54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   35/15 = 35 × 24/15 × 24 = 840/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/360 + 840/360 = 270 + 840/360 = 1110/360
5. 1110/360 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 54/72 + 35/15 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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