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Add 72/49 and 54/30

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

72/49 + 54/30 is 801/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   72/49 = 72 × 30/49 × 30 = 2160/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   54/30 = 54 × 49/30 × 49 = 2646/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/1470 + 2646/1470 = 2160 + 2646/1470 = 4806/1470
5. 4806/1470 simplified gives 801/245
6. So, 72/49 + 54/30 = 801/245
   In mixed form: 366/245

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