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Add 72/54 and 2/75

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 2/75

72/54 + 2/75 is 34/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   72/54 = 72 × 25/54 × 25 = 1800/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   2/75 = 2 × 18/75 × 18 = 36/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/1350 + 36/1350 = 1800 + 36/1350 = 1836/1350
5. 1836/1350 simplified gives 34/25
6. So, 72/54 + 2/75 = 34/25
   In mixed form: 19/25

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