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Add 75/72 and 10/28

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 10/28

75/72 + 10/28 is 235/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   75/72 = 75 × 7/72 × 7 = 525/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   10/28 = 10 × 18/28 × 18 = 180/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/504 + 180/504 = 525 + 180/504 = 705/504
5. 705/504 simplified gives 235/168
6. So, 75/72 + 10/28 = 235/168
   In mixed form: 167/168

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