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Add 45/72 and 1/75

45/72 + 1/75 is 383/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    45/72 = 45 × 25/72 × 25 = 1125/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
    1/75 = 1 × 24/75 × 24 = 24/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/1800 + 24/1800 = 1125 + 24/1800 = 1149/1800
  5. 1149/1800 simplified gives 383/600
  6. So, 45/72 + 1/75 = 383/600

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