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Add 3/32 and 75/72

1^st number: 3/32, 2^nd number: 1 3/72

3/32 + 75/72 is 109/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   75/72 = 75 × 4/72 × 4 = 300/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   27/288 + 300/288 = 27 + 300/288 = 327/288
5. 327/288 simplified gives 109/96
6. So, 3/32 + 75/72 = 109/96
   In mixed form: 113/96

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