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Add 64/30 and 30/72

1^st number: 2 4/30, 2^nd number: 30/72

64/30 + 30/72 is 51/20.

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,
   64/30 = 64 × 12/30 × 12 = 768/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/360 + 150/360 = 768 + 150/360 = 918/360
5. 918/360 simplified gives 51/20
6. So, 64/30 + 30/72 = 51/20
   In mixed form: 211/20

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