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Add 72/4 and 27/75

1^st number: 18 0/4, 2^nd number: 27/75

72/4 + 27/75 is 459/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   72/4 = 72 × 75/4 × 75 = 5400/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5400/300 + 108/300 = 5400 + 108/300 = 5508/300
5. 5508/300 simplified gives 459/25
6. So, 72/4 + 27/75 = 459/25
   In mixed form: 189/25

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