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Add 36/27 and 72/75

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 72/75

36/27 + 72/75 is 172/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 75 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   36/27 = 36 × 25/27 × 25 = 900/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   72/75 = 72 × 9/75 × 9 = 648/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/675 + 648/675 = 900 + 648/675 = 1548/675
5. 1548/675 simplified gives 172/75
6. So, 36/27 + 72/75 = 172/75
   In mixed form: 222/75

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