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Add 72/30 and 42/25

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

72/30 + 42/25 is 102/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   72/30 = 72 × 5/30 × 5 = 360/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   42/25 = 42 × 6/25 × 6 = 252/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/150 + 252/150 = 360 + 252/150 = 612/150
5. 612/150 simplified gives 102/25
6. So, 72/30 + 42/25 = 102/25
   In mixed form: 42/25

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