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Add 75/72 and 2/25

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 2/25

75/72 + 2/25 is 673/600.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   75/72 = 75 × 25/72 × 25 = 1875/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   2/25 = 2 × 72/25 × 72 = 144/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/1800 + 144/1800 = 1875 + 144/1800 = 2019/1800
5. 2019/1800 simplified gives 673/600
6. So, 75/72 + 2/25 = 673/600
   In mixed form: 173/600

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