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Add 36/30 and 72/24

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

36/30 + 72/24 is 21/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   36/30 = 36 × 4/30 × 4 = 144/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/120 + 360/120 = 144 + 360/120 = 504/120
5. 504/120 simplified gives 21/5
6. So, 36/30 + 72/24 = 21/5
   In mixed form: 41/5

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