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Add 75/72 and 3/27

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 3/27

75/72 + 3/27 is 83/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 27 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 27 × 8 = 216,
   3/27 = 3 × 8/27 × 8 = 24/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/216 + 24/216 = 225 + 24/216 = 249/216
5. 249/216 simplified gives 83/72
6. So, 75/72 + 3/27 = 83/72
   In mixed form: 111/72

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