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Add 42/72 and 96/30

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

42/72 + 96/30 is 227/60.

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,
   42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   96/30 = 96 × 12/30 × 12 = 1152/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/360 + 1152/360 = 210 + 1152/360 = 1362/360
5. 1362/360 simplified gives 227/60
6. So, 42/72 + 96/30 = 227/60
   In mixed form: 347/60

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