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Add 30/28 and 72/75

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 72/75

30/28 + 72/75 is 711/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   30/28 = 30 × 75/28 × 75 = 2250/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   72/75 = 72 × 28/75 × 28 = 2016/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/2100 + 2016/2100 = 2250 + 2016/2100 = 4266/2100
5. 4266/2100 simplified gives 711/350
6. So, 30/28 + 72/75 = 711/350
   In mixed form: 211/350

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