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Add 72/30 and 75/32

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 2 11/32

72/30 + 75/32 is 759/160.

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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,
   75/32 = 75 × 15/32 × 15 = 1125/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/480 + 1125/480 = 1152 + 1125/480 = 2277/480
5. 2277/480 simplified gives 759/160
6. So, 72/30 + 75/32 = 759/160
   In mixed form: 4119/160

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