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Add 30/72 and 75/45

1^st number: 30/72, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

30/72 + 75/45 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
   75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/360 + 600/360 = 150 + 600/360 = 750/360
5. 750/360 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 30/72 + 75/45 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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