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Add 9/72 and 54/75

9/72 + 54/75 is 169/200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   54/75 = 54 × 24/75 × 24 = 1296/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/1800 + 1296/1800 = 225 + 1296/1800 = 1521/1800
5. 1521/1800 simplified gives 169/200
6. So, 9/72 + 54/75 = 169/200

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