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Add 48/72 and 42/75

48/72 + 42/75 is 92/75.

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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,
   48/72 = 48 × 25/72 × 25 = 1200/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   42/75 = 42 × 24/75 × 24 = 1008/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/1800 + 1008/1800 = 1200 + 1008/1800 = 2208/1800
5. 2208/1800 simplified gives 92/75
6. So, 48/72 + 42/75 = 92/75
   In mixed form: 117/75

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