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Add 70/15 and 50/72

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 50/72

70/15 + 50/72 is 193/36.

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,
   70/15 = 70 × 24/15 × 24 = 1680/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/360 + 250/360 = 1680 + 250/360 = 1930/360
5. 1930/360 simplified gives 193/36
6. So, 70/15 + 50/72 = 193/36
   In mixed form: 513/36

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