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Add 3/72 and 75/54

1^st number: 3/72, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

3/72 + 75/54 is 103/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   3/72 = 3 × 3/72 × 3 = 9/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   75/54 = 75 × 4/54 × 4 = 300/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   9/216 + 300/216 = 9 + 300/216 = 309/216
5. 309/216 simplified gives 103/72
6. So, 3/72 + 75/54 = 103/72
   In mixed form: 131/72

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