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Add 72/30 and 20/36

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 20/36

72/30 + 20/36 is 133/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   72/30 = 72 × 6/30 × 6 = 432/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/180 + 100/180 = 432 + 100/180 = 532/180
5. 532/180 simplified gives 133/45
6. So, 72/30 + 20/36 = 133/45
   In mixed form: 243/45

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