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Add 72/25 and 90/30

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 3 0/30

72/25 + 90/30 is 147/25.

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,
   90/30 = 90 × 5/30 × 5 = 450/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/150 + 450/150 = 432 + 450/150 = 882/150
5. 882/150 simplified gives 147/25
6. So, 72/25 + 90/30 = 147/25
   In mixed form: 522/25

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