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Add 54/72 and 5/75

54/72 + 5/75 is 49/60.

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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,
   54/72 = 54 × 25/72 × 25 = 1350/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   5/75 = 5 × 24/75 × 24 = 120/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/1800 + 120/1800 = 1350 + 120/1800 = 1470/1800
5. 1470/1800 simplified gives 49/60
6. So, 54/72 + 5/75 = 49/60

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