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Add 72/75 and 3/72

72/75 + 3/72 is 601/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    3/72 = 3 × 25/72 × 25 = 75/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/1800 + 75/1800 = 1728 + 75/1800 = 1803/1800
  5. 1803/1800 simplified gives 601/600
  6. So, 72/75 + 3/72 = 601/600
    In mixed form: 11/600

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