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Add 72/15 and 50/16

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

72/15 + 50/16 is 317/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   72/15 = 72 × 16/15 × 16 = 1152/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   50/16 = 50 × 15/16 × 15 = 750/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/240 + 750/240 = 1152 + 750/240 = 1902/240
5. 1902/240 simplified gives 317/40
6. So, 72/15 + 50/16 = 317/40
   In mixed form: 737/40

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