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Add 20/6 and 72/75

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 72/75

20/6 + 72/75 is 322/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   20/6 = 20 × 25/6 × 25 = 500/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/150 + 144/150 = 500 + 144/150 = 644/150
5. 644/150 simplified gives 322/75
6. So, 20/6 + 72/75 = 322/75
   In mixed form: 422/75

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