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Add 75/28 and 27/72

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 27/72

75/28 + 27/72 is 171/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   75/28 = 75 × 18/28 × 18 = 1350/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/504 + 189/504 = 1350 + 189/504 = 1539/504
5. 1539/504 simplified gives 171/56
6. So, 75/28 + 27/72 = 171/56
   In mixed form: 33/56

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