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Add 72/30 and 32/36

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 32/36

72/30 + 32/36 is 148/45.

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,
   32/36 = 32 × 5/36 × 5 = 160/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/180 + 160/180 = 432 + 160/180 = 592/180
5. 592/180 simplified gives 148/45
6. So, 72/30 + 32/36 = 148/45
   In mixed form: 313/45

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