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Add 75/16 and 30/72

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 30/72

75/16 + 30/72 is 245/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   75/16 = 75 × 9/16 × 9 = 675/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   30/72 = 30 × 2/72 × 2 = 60/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/144 + 60/144 = 675 + 60/144 = 735/144
5. 735/144 simplified gives 245/48
6. So, 75/16 + 30/72 = 245/48
   In mixed form: 55/48

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