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Add 72/32 and 84/75

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 1 9/75

72/32 + 84/75 is 337/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
   72/32 = 72 × 75/32 × 75 = 5400/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   84/75 = 84 × 32/75 × 32 = 2688/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5400/2400 + 2688/2400 = 5400 + 2688/2400 = 8088/2400
5. 8088/2400 simplified gives 337/100
6. So, 72/32 + 84/75 = 337/100
   In mixed form: 337/100

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