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Add 72/75 and 30/32

72/75 + 30/32 is 759/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    72/75 = 72 × 32/75 × 32 = 2304/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    30/32 = 30 × 75/32 × 75 = 2250/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/2400 + 2250/2400 = 2304 + 2250/2400 = 4554/2400
  5. 4554/2400 simplified gives 759/400
  6. So, 72/75 + 30/32 = 759/400
    In mixed form: 1359/400

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