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Add 72/24 and 42/75

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 42/75

72/24 + 42/75 is 89/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   72/24 = 72 × 25/24 × 25 = 1800/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/600 + 336/600 = 1800 + 336/600 = 2136/600
5. 2136/600 simplified gives 89/25
6. So, 72/24 + 42/75 = 89/25
   In mixed form: 314/25

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