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Add 72/48 and 18/75

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 18/75

72/48 + 18/75 is 87/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   72/48 = 72 × 25/48 × 25 = 1800/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   18/75 = 18 × 16/75 × 16 = 288/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/1200 + 288/1200 = 1800 + 288/1200 = 2088/1200
5. 2088/1200 simplified gives 87/50
6. So, 72/48 + 18/75 = 87/50
   In mixed form: 137/50

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