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Add 75/48 and 35/72

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 35/72

75/48 + 35/72 is 295/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   75/48 = 75 × 3/48 × 3 = 225/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   35/72 = 35 × 2/72 × 2 = 70/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/144 + 70/144 = 225 + 70/144 = 295/144
5. So, 75/48 + 35/72 = 295/144
   In mixed form: 27/144

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