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Add 90/10 and 15/72

1^st number: 9 0/10, 2^nd number: 15/72

90/10 + 15/72 is 221/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   90/10 = 90 × 36/10 × 36 = 3240/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3240/360 + 75/360 = 3240 + 75/360 = 3315/360
5. 3315/360 simplified gives 221/24
6. So, 90/10 + 15/72 = 221/24
   In mixed form: 95/24

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