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Add 36/72 and 35/30

1^st number: 36/72, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

36/72 + 35/30 is 5/3.

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,
   36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   35/30 = 35 × 12/30 × 12 = 420/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/360 + 420/360 = 180 + 420/360 = 600/360
5. 600/360 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 36/72 + 35/30 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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