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Add 49/30 and 36/72

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 36/72

49/30 + 36/72 is 32/15.

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,
   49/30 = 49 × 12/30 × 12 = 588/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/360 + 180/360 = 588 + 180/360 = 768/360
5. 768/360 simplified gives 32/15
6. So, 49/30 + 36/72 = 32/15
   In mixed form: 22/15

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