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Add 42/75 and 2/72

42/75 + 2/72 is 529/900.

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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,
   42/75 = 42 × 24/75 × 24 = 1008/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/1800 + 50/1800 = 1008 + 50/1800 = 1058/1800
5. 1058/1800 simplified gives 529/900
6. So, 42/75 + 2/72 = 529/900

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