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Add 90/15 and 50/72

1^st number: 6 0/15, 2^nd number: 50/72

90/15 + 50/72 is 241/36.

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,
   90/15 = 90 × 24/15 × 24 = 2160/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/360 + 250/360 = 2160 + 250/360 = 2410/360
5. 2410/360 simplified gives 241/36
6. So, 90/15 + 50/72 = 241/36
   In mixed form: 625/36

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