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Add 10/72 and 35/30

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

10/72 + 35/30 is 47/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   35/30 = 35 × 12/30 × 12 = 420/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/360 + 420/360 = 50 + 420/360 = 470/360
5. 470/360 simplified gives 47/36
6. So, 10/72 + 35/30 = 47/36
   In mixed form: 111/36

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