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Add 72/30 and 10/72

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 10/72

72/30 + 10/72 is 457/180.

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,
   72/30 = 72 × 12/30 × 12 = 864/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/360 + 50/360 = 864 + 50/360 = 914/360
5. 914/360 simplified gives 457/180
6. So, 72/30 + 10/72 = 457/180
   In mixed form: 297/180

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