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Add 18/72 and 56/30

1^st number: 18/72, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

18/72 + 56/30 is 127/60.

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,
   18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   56/30 = 56 × 12/30 × 12 = 672/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/360 + 672/360 = 90 + 672/360 = 762/360
5. 762/360 simplified gives 127/60
6. So, 18/72 + 56/30 = 127/60
   In mixed form: 27/60

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