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Add 36/72 and 15/75

36/72 + 15/75 is 7/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   36/72 = 36 × 25/72 × 25 = 900/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   15/75 = 15 × 24/75 × 24 = 360/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/1800 + 360/1800 = 900 + 360/1800 = 1260/1800
5. 1260/1800 simplified gives 7/10
6. So, 36/72 + 15/75 = 7/10

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