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Add 72/80 and 32/30

1^st number: 72/80, 2^nd number: 1 2/30

72/80 + 32/30 is 59/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/240 + 256/240 = 216 + 256/240 = 472/240
5. 472/240 simplified gives 59/30
6. So, 72/80 + 32/30 = 59/30
   In mixed form: 129/30

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