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Add 30/10 and 36/72

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 36/72

30/10 + 36/72 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   30/10 = 30 × 36/10 × 36 = 1080/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/360 + 180/360 = 1080 + 180/360 = 1260/360
5. 1260/360 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 30/10 + 36/72 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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