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Add 10/75 and 90/72

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

10/75 + 90/72 is 83/60.

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,
   10/75 = 10 × 24/75 × 24 = 240/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   90/72 = 90 × 25/72 × 25 = 2250/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/1800 + 2250/1800 = 240 + 2250/1800 = 2490/1800
5. 2490/1800 simplified gives 83/60
6. So, 10/75 + 90/72 = 83/60
   In mixed form: 123/60

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