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Add 30/72 and 56/20

1^st number: 30/72, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

30/72 + 56/20 is 193/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   56/20 = 56 × 18/20 × 18 = 1008/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/360 + 1008/360 = 150 + 1008/360 = 1158/360
5. 1158/360 simplified gives 193/60
6. So, 30/72 + 56/20 = 193/60
   In mixed form: 313/60

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