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Add 30/84 and 15/72

30/84 + 15/72 is 95/168.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   30/84 = 30 × 6/84 × 6 = 180/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/504 + 105/504 = 180 + 105/504 = 285/504
5. 285/504 simplified gives 95/168
6. So, 30/84 + 15/72 = 95/168

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