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Add 72/30 and 15/64

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 15/64

72/30 + 15/64 is 843/320.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
   72/30 = 72 × 32/30 × 32 = 2304/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   15/64 = 15 × 15/64 × 15 = 225/960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/960 + 225/960 = 2304 + 225/960 = 2529/960
5. 2529/960 simplified gives 843/320
6. So, 72/30 + 15/64 = 843/320
   In mixed form: 2203/320

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