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Add 35/75 and 54/72

35/75 + 54/72 is 73/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   35/75 = 35 × 24/75 × 24 = 840/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   54/72 = 54 × 25/72 × 25 = 1350/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/1800 + 1350/1800 = 840 + 1350/1800 = 2190/1800
5. 2190/1800 simplified gives 73/60
6. So, 35/75 + 54/72 = 73/60
   In mixed form: 113/60

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