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Add 72/75 and 45/30

1^st number: 72/75, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

72/75 + 45/30 is 123/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/150 + 225/150 = 144 + 225/150 = 369/150
5. 369/150 simplified gives 123/50
6. So, 72/75 + 45/30 = 123/50
   In mixed form: 223/50

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