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Add 60/72 and 1/75

60/72 + 1/75 is 127/150.

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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,
   60/72 = 60 × 25/72 × 25 = 1500/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   1/75 = 1 × 24/75 × 24 = 24/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/1800 + 24/1800 = 1500 + 24/1800 = 1524/1800
5. 1524/1800 simplified gives 127/150
6. So, 60/72 + 1/75 = 127/150

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