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Add 48/75 and 40/72

48/75 + 40/72 is 269/225.

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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,
   48/75 = 48 × 24/75 × 24 = 1152/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   40/72 = 40 × 25/72 × 25 = 1000/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/1800 + 1000/1800 = 1152 + 1000/1800 = 2152/1800
5. 2152/1800 simplified gives 269/225
6. So, 48/75 + 40/72 = 269/225
   In mixed form: 144/225

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