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Add 72/30 and 8/36

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 8/36

72/30 + 8/36 is 118/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   72/30 = 72 × 6/30 × 6 = 432/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/180 + 40/180 = 432 + 40/180 = 472/180
5. 472/180 simplified gives 118/45
6. So, 72/30 + 8/36 = 118/45
   In mixed form: 228/45

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