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Add 2/25 and 84/72

1^st number: 2/25, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

2/25 + 84/72 is 187/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   2/25 = 2 × 72/25 × 72 = 144/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   84/72 = 84 × 25/72 × 25 = 2100/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/1800 + 2100/1800 = 144 + 2100/1800 = 2244/1800
5. 2244/1800 simplified gives 187/150
6. So, 2/25 + 84/72 = 187/150
   In mixed form: 137/150

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