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Add 75/15 and 35/72

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 35/72

75/15 + 35/72 is 395/72.

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,
   35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/360 + 175/360 = 1800 + 175/360 = 1975/360
5. 1975/360 simplified gives 395/72
6. So, 75/15 + 35/72 = 395/72
   In mixed form: 535/72

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