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Add 3/72 and 75/36

1^st number: 3/72, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

3/72 + 75/36 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   75/36 = 75 × 2/36 × 2 = 150/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3/72 + 150/72 = 3 + 150/72 = 153/72
5. 153/72 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 3/72 + 75/36 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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