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Add 96/75 and 28/72

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 28/72

96/75 + 28/72 is 751/450.

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,
   96/75 = 96 × 24/75 × 24 = 2304/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   28/72 = 28 × 25/72 × 25 = 700/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/1800 + 700/1800 = 2304 + 700/1800 = 3004/1800
5. 3004/1800 simplified gives 751/450
6. So, 96/75 + 28/72 = 751/450
   In mixed form: 1301/450

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