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Add 90/72 and 40/75

1^st number: 1 18/72, 2^nd number: 40/75

90/72 + 40/75 is 107/60.

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,
   40/75 = 40 × 24/75 × 24 = 960/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/1800 + 960/1800 = 2250 + 960/1800 = 3210/1800
5. 3210/1800 simplified gives 107/60
6. So, 90/72 + 40/75 = 107/60
   In mixed form: 147/60

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