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Add 75/36 and 9/72

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 9/72

75/36 + 9/72 is 53/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   75/36 = 75 × 2/36 × 2 = 150/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/72 + 9/72 = 150 + 9/72 = 159/72
5. 159/72 simplified gives 53/24
6. So, 75/36 + 9/72 = 53/24
   In mixed form: 25/24

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