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Add 20/49 and 72/30

1^st number: 20/49, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

20/49 + 72/30 is 688/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   20/49 = 20 × 30/49 × 30 = 600/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   72/30 = 72 × 49/30 × 49 = 3528/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/1470 + 3528/1470 = 600 + 3528/1470 = 4128/1470
5. 4128/1470 simplified gives 688/245
6. So, 20/49 + 72/30 = 688/245
   In mixed form: 2198/245

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