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Add 72/75 and 3/36

72/75 + 3/36 is 313/300.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   72/75 = 72 × 12/75 × 12 = 864/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/900 + 75/900 = 864 + 75/900 = 939/900
5. 939/900 simplified gives 313/300
6. So, 72/75 + 3/36 = 313/300
   In mixed form: 113/300

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