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Add 72/30 and 50/32

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 1 18/32

72/30 + 50/32 is 317/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   72/30 = 72 × 16/30 × 16 = 1152/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   50/32 = 50 × 15/32 × 15 = 750/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/480 + 750/480 = 1152 + 750/480 = 1902/480
5. 1902/480 simplified gives 317/80
6. So, 72/30 + 50/32 = 317/80
   In mixed form: 377/80

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