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Add 75/72 and 9/40

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 9/40

75/72 + 9/40 is 19/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/360 + 81/360 = 375 + 81/360 = 456/360
5. 456/360 simplified gives 19/15
6. So, 75/72 + 9/40 = 19/15
   In mixed form: 14/15

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