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Add 75/72 and 49/15

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 3 4/15

75/72 + 49/15 is 517/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   49/15 = 49 × 24/15 × 24 = 1176/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/360 + 1176/360 = 375 + 1176/360 = 1551/360
5. 1551/360 simplified gives 517/120
6. So, 75/72 + 49/15 = 517/120
   In mixed form: 437/120

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