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Add 40/30 and 25/72

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 25/72

40/30 + 25/72 is 121/72.

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,
   40/30 = 40 × 12/30 × 12 = 480/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/360 + 125/360 = 480 + 125/360 = 605/360
5. 605/360 simplified gives 121/72
6. So, 40/30 + 25/72 = 121/72
   In mixed form: 149/72

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