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Add 30/72 and 81/25

1^st number: 30/72, 2^nd number: 3 6/25

30/72 + 81/25 is 1097/300.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   30/72 = 30 × 25/72 × 25 = 750/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   81/25 = 81 × 72/25 × 72 = 5832/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/1800 + 5832/1800 = 750 + 5832/1800 = 6582/1800
5. 6582/1800 simplified gives 1097/300
6. So, 30/72 + 81/25 = 1097/300
   In mixed form: 3197/300

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