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Add 72/30 and 10/48

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 10/48

72/30 + 10/48 is 313/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   72/30 = 72 × 8/30 × 8 = 576/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/240 + 50/240 = 576 + 50/240 = 626/240
5. 626/240 simplified gives 313/120
6. So, 72/30 + 10/48 = 313/120
   In mixed form: 273/120

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