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Add 90/72 and 24/30

1^st number: 1 18/72, 2^nd number: 24/30

90/72 + 24/30 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   90/72 = 90 × 5/72 × 5 = 450/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   24/30 = 24 × 12/30 × 12 = 288/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/360 + 288/360 = 450 + 288/360 = 738/360
5. 738/360 simplified gives 41/20
6. So, 90/72 + 24/30 = 41/20
   In mixed form: 21/20

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