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Add 72/15 and 35/50

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 35/50

72/15 + 35/50 is 11/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   72/15 = 72 × 10/15 × 10 = 720/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/150 + 105/150 = 720 + 105/150 = 825/150
5. 825/150 simplified gives 11/2
6. So, 72/15 + 35/50 = 11/2
   In mixed form: 51/2

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