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Add 72/30 and 27/24

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

72/30 + 27/24 is 141/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   72/30 = 72 × 4/30 × 4 = 288/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/120 + 135/120 = 288 + 135/120 = 423/120
5. 423/120 simplified gives 141/40
6. So, 72/30 + 27/24 = 141/40
   In mixed form: 321/40

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