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Add 75/15 and 20/72

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 20/72

75/15 + 20/72 is 95/18.

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,
   75/15 = 75 × 24/15 × 24 = 1800/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/360 + 100/360 = 1800 + 100/360 = 1900/360
5. 1900/360 simplified gives 95/18
6. So, 75/15 + 20/72 = 95/18
   In mixed form: 55/18

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