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Add 72/30 and 16/70

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 16/70

72/30 + 16/70 is 92/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   72/30 = 72 × 7/30 × 7 = 504/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/210 + 48/210 = 504 + 48/210 = 552/210
5. 552/210 simplified gives 92/35
6. So, 72/30 + 16/70 = 92/35
   In mixed form: 222/35

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