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Add 54/75 and 30/72

54/75 + 30/72 is 341/300.

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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,
   54/75 = 54 × 24/75 × 24 = 1296/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   30/72 = 30 × 25/72 × 25 = 750/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/1800 + 750/1800 = 1296 + 750/1800 = 2046/1800
5. 2046/1800 simplified gives 341/300
6. So, 54/75 + 30/72 = 341/300
   In mixed form: 141/300

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