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Add 80/75 and 84/72

1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 1 12/72

80/75 + 84/72 is 67/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
    80/75 = 80 × 24/75 × 24 = 1920/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    84/72 = 84 × 25/72 × 25 = 2100/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/1800 + 2100/1800 = 1920 + 2100/1800 = 4020/1800
  5. 4020/1800 simplified gives 67/30
  6. So, 80/75 + 84/72 = 67/30
    In mixed form: 27/30

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