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Add 75/2 and 72/30

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

75/2 + 72/30 is 399/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
   75/2 = 75 × 15/2 × 15 = 1125/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   72/30 = 72 × 1/30 × 1 = 72/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/30 + 72/30 = 1125 + 72/30 = 1197/30
5. 1197/30 simplified gives 399/10
6. So, 75/2 + 72/30 = 399/10
   In mixed form: 399/10

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