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Add 72/15 and 8/6

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

72/15 + 8/6 is 92/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   72/15 = 72 × 2/15 × 2 = 144/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30
4. Add the two fractions:
   144/30 + 40/30 = 144 + 40/30 = 184/30
5. 184/30 simplified gives 92/15
6. So, 72/15 + 8/6 = 92/15
   In mixed form: 62/15

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