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Add 72/36 and 30/32

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 30/32

72/36 + 30/32 is 47/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   72/36 = 72 × 8/36 × 8 = 576/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   30/32 = 30 × 9/32 × 9 = 270/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/288 + 270/288 = 576 + 270/288 = 846/288
5. 846/288 simplified gives 47/16
6. So, 72/36 + 30/32 = 47/16
   In mixed form: 215/16

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