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Add 32/72 and 42/30

1^st number: 32/72, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

32/72 + 42/30 is 83/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   32/72 = 32 × 5/72 × 5 = 160/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   42/30 = 42 × 12/30 × 12 = 504/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/360 + 504/360 = 160 + 504/360 = 664/360
5. 664/360 simplified gives 83/45
6. So, 32/72 + 42/30 = 83/45
   In mixed form: 138/45

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