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Add 72/8 and 84/75

1^st number: 9 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 9/75

72/8 + 84/75 is 253/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   72/8 = 72 × 75/8 × 75 = 5400/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   84/75 = 84 × 8/75 × 8 = 672/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5400/600 + 672/600 = 5400 + 672/600 = 6072/600
5. 6072/600 simplified gives 253/25
6. So, 72/8 + 84/75 = 253/25
   In mixed form: 103/25

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