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Add 49/72 and 70/30

1^st number: 49/72, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

49/72 + 70/30 is 217/72.

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,
   49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   70/30 = 70 × 12/30 × 12 = 840/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/360 + 840/360 = 245 + 840/360 = 1085/360
5. 1085/360 simplified gives 217/72
6. So, 49/72 + 70/30 = 217/72
   In mixed form: 31/72

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