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Add 72/20 and 2/75

1^st number: 3 12/20, 2^nd number: 2/75

72/20 + 2/75 is 272/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   72/20 = 72 × 15/20 × 15 = 1080/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/300 + 8/300 = 1080 + 8/300 = 1088/300
5. 1088/300 simplified gives 272/75
6. So, 72/20 + 2/75 = 272/75
   In mixed form: 347/75

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