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Add 36/30 and 70/72

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 70/72

36/30 + 70/72 is 391/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   36/30 = 36 × 12/30 × 12 = 432/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/360 + 350/360 = 432 + 350/360 = 782/360
5. 782/360 simplified gives 391/180
6. So, 36/30 + 70/72 = 391/180
   In mixed form: 231/180

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