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Add 72/75 and 28/72

72/75 + 28/72 is 607/450.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   72/75 = 72 × 24/75 × 24 = 1728/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   28/72 = 28 × 25/72 × 25 = 700/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/1800 + 700/1800 = 1728 + 700/1800 = 2428/1800
5. 2428/1800 simplified gives 607/450
6. So, 72/75 + 28/72 = 607/450
   In mixed form: 1157/450

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