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Add 72/30 and 28/49

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 28/49

72/30 + 28/49 is 104/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   72/30 = 72 × 49/30 × 49 = 3528/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   28/49 = 28 × 30/49 × 30 = 840/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/1470 + 840/1470 = 3528 + 840/1470 = 4368/1470
5. 4368/1470 simplified gives 104/35
6. So, 72/30 + 28/49 = 104/35
   In mixed form: 234/35

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