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Add 75/72 and 2/48

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 2/48

75/72 + 2/48 is 13/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   75/72 = 75 × 2/72 × 2 = 150/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/144 + 6/144 = 150 + 6/144 = 156/144
5. 156/144 simplified gives 13/12
6. So, 75/72 + 2/48 = 13/12
   In mixed form: 11/12

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