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Add 72/30 and 70/50

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

72/30 + 70/50 is 19/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 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 50 × 3 = 150,
   70/50 = 70 × 3/50 × 3 = 210/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/150 + 210/150 = 360 + 210/150 = 570/150
5. 570/150 simplified gives 19/5
6. So, 72/30 + 70/50 = 19/5
   In mixed form: 34/5

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