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Add 40/30 and 50/72

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 50/72

40/30 + 50/72 is 73/36.

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,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/360 + 250/360 = 480 + 250/360 = 730/360
5. 730/360 simplified gives 73/36
6. So, 40/30 + 50/72 = 73/36
   In mixed form: 21/36

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