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Add 72/75 and 28/48

72/75 + 28/48 is 463/300.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   72/75 = 72 × 16/75 × 16 = 1152/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   28/48 = 28 × 25/48 × 25 = 700/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/1200 + 700/1200 = 1152 + 700/1200 = 1852/1200
5. 1852/1200 simplified gives 463/300
6. So, 72/75 + 28/48 = 463/300
   In mixed form: 1163/300

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