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Add 27/72 and 5/75

27/72 + 5/75 is 53/120.

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,
    27/72 = 27 × 25/72 × 25 = 675/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
    5/75 = 5 × 24/75 × 24 = 120/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/1800 + 120/1800 = 675 + 120/1800 = 795/1800
  5. 795/1800 simplified gives 53/120
  6. So, 27/72 + 5/75 = 53/120

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