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Add 6/72 and 8/75

6/72 + 8/75 is 19/100.

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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,
   6/72 = 6 × 25/72 × 25 = 150/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   8/75 = 8 × 24/75 × 24 = 192/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/1800 + 192/1800 = 150 + 192/1800 = 342/1800
5. 342/1800 simplified gives 19/100
6. So, 6/72 + 8/75 = 19/100

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