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Add 3/72 and 54/25

1^st number: 3/72, 2^nd number: 2 4/25

3/72 + 54/25 is 1321/600.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   3/72 = 3 × 25/72 × 25 = 75/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   54/25 = 54 × 72/25 × 72 = 3888/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/1800 + 3888/1800 = 75 + 3888/1800 = 3963/1800
5. 3963/1800 simplified gives 1321/600
6. So, 3/72 + 54/25 = 1321/600
   In mixed form: 2121/600

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