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Add 75/12 and 1/72

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 1/72

75/12 + 1/72 is 451/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   75/12 = 75 × 6/12 × 6 = 450/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/72 + 1/72 = 450 + 1/72 = 451/72
5. So, 75/12 + 1/72 = 451/72
   In mixed form: 619/72

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