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Add 30/84 and 90/72

1^st number: 30/84, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

30/84 + 90/72 is 45/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   90/72 = 90 × 7/72 × 7 = 630/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/504 + 630/504 = 180 + 630/504 = 810/504
5. 810/504 simplified gives 45/28
6. So, 30/84 + 90/72 = 45/28
   In mixed form: 117/28

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