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Add 75/25 and 70/72

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 70/72

75/25 + 70/72 is 143/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   75/25 = 75 × 72/25 × 72 = 5400/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   70/72 = 70 × 25/72 × 25 = 1750/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5400/1800 + 1750/1800 = 5400 + 1750/1800 = 7150/1800
5. 7150/1800 simplified gives 143/36
6. So, 75/25 + 70/72 = 143/36
   In mixed form: 335/36

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