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Add 42/30 and 72/49

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

42/30 + 72/49 is 703/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   42/30 = 42 × 49/30 × 49 = 2058/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   72/49 = 72 × 30/49 × 30 = 2160/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/1470 + 2160/1470 = 2058 + 2160/1470 = 4218/1470
5. 4218/1470 simplified gives 703/245
6. So, 42/30 + 72/49 = 703/245
   In mixed form: 2213/245

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