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Add 84/15 and 42/72

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 42/72

84/15 + 42/72 is 371/60.

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,
   84/15 = 84 × 24/15 × 24 = 2016/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/360 + 210/360 = 2016 + 210/360 = 2226/360
5. 2226/360 simplified gives 371/60
6. So, 84/15 + 42/72 = 371/60
   In mixed form: 611/60

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