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Add 15/72 and 72/30

1^st number: 15/72, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

15/72 + 72/30 is 313/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   72/30 = 72 × 12/30 × 12 = 864/360
4. Add the two fractions:
   75/360 + 864/360 = 75 + 864/360 = 939/360
5. 939/360 simplified gives 313/120
6. So, 15/72 + 72/30 = 313/120
   In mixed form: 273/120

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