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Add 24/72 and 80/75

1^st number: 24/72, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

24/72 + 80/75 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   24/72 = 24 × 25/72 × 25 = 600/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   80/75 = 80 × 24/75 × 24 = 1920/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/1800 + 1920/1800 = 600 + 1920/1800 = 2520/1800
5. 2520/1800 simplified gives 7/5
6. So, 24/72 + 80/75 = 7/5
   In mixed form: 12/5

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