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Add 45/72 and 72/25

1^st number: 45/72, 2^nd number: 2 22/25

45/72 + 72/25 is 701/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 25 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 25 × 72 = 1800,
   72/25 = 72 × 72/25 × 72 = 5184/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/1800 + 5184/1800 = 1125 + 5184/1800 = 6309/1800
5. 6309/1800 simplified gives 701/200
6. So, 45/72 + 72/25 = 701/200
   In mixed form: 3101/200

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