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Add 72/30 and 35/56

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 35/56

72/30 + 35/56 is 121/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   72/30 = 72 × 28/30 × 28 = 2016/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/840 + 525/840 = 2016 + 525/840 = 2541/840
5. 2541/840 simplified gives 121/40
6. So, 72/30 + 35/56 = 121/40
   In mixed form: 31/40

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