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Add 56/30 and 45/72

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 45/72

56/30 + 45/72 is 299/120.

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,
   56/30 = 56 × 12/30 × 12 = 672/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/360 + 225/360 = 672 + 225/360 = 897/360
5. 897/360 simplified gives 299/120
6. So, 56/30 + 45/72 = 299/120
   In mixed form: 259/120

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