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Add 72/25 and 50/30

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

72/25 + 50/30 is 341/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/150 + 250/150 = 432 + 250/150 = 682/150
5. 682/150 simplified gives 341/75
6. So, 72/25 + 50/30 = 341/75
   In mixed form: 441/75

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