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Add 1/75 and 35/72

1/75 + 35/72 is 899/1800.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   1/75 = 1 × 24/75 × 24 = 24/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   35/72 = 35 × 25/72 × 25 = 875/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/1800 + 875/1800 = 24 + 875/1800 = 899/1800
5. So, 1/75 + 35/72 = 899/1800

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