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Add 14/75 and 75/72

1^st number: 14/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/72

14/75 + 75/72 is 737/600.

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,
   14/75 = 14 × 24/75 × 24 = 336/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   75/72 = 75 × 25/72 × 25 = 1875/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/1800 + 1875/1800 = 336 + 1875/1800 = 2211/1800
5. 2211/1800 simplified gives 737/600
6. So, 14/75 + 75/72 = 737/600
   In mixed form: 1137/600

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