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Add 5/32 and 75/72

1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 1 3/72

5/32 + 75/72 is 115/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    75/72 = 75 × 4/72 × 4 = 300/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/288 + 300/288 = 45 + 300/288 = 345/288
  5. 345/288 simplified gives 115/96
  6. So, 5/32 + 75/72 = 115/96
    In mixed form: 119/96

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