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Add 75/72 and 15/54

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 15/54

75/72 + 15/54 is 95/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   75/72 = 75 × 3/72 × 3 = 225/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/216 + 60/216 = 225 + 60/216 = 285/216
5. 285/216 simplified gives 95/72
6. So, 75/72 + 15/54 = 95/72
   In mixed form: 123/72

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