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Add 90/72 and 1/75

1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 1/75

90/72 + 1/75 is 379/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    90/72 = 90 × 25/72 × 25 = 2250/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
    1/75 = 1 × 24/75 × 24 = 24/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/1800 + 24/1800 = 2250 + 24/1800 = 2274/1800
  5. 2274/1800 simplified gives 379/300
  6. So, 90/72 + 1/75 = 379/300
    In mixed form: 179/300

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