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Add 30/72 and 5/36

30/72 + 5/36 is 5/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/72 + 10/72 = 30 + 10/72 = 40/72
5. 40/72 simplified gives 5/9
6. So, 30/72 + 5/36 = 5/9

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