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Add 35/18 and 72/30

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

35/18 + 72/30 is 391/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   72/30 = 72 × 3/30 × 3 = 216/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/90 + 216/90 = 175 + 216/90 = 391/90
5. So, 35/18 + 72/30 = 391/90
   In mixed form: 431/90

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