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Add 1/36 and 60/72

1/36 + 60/72 is 31/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   1/36 = 1 × 2/36 × 2 = 2/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/72 + 60/72 = 2 + 60/72 = 62/72
5. 62/72 simplified gives 31/36
6. So, 1/36 + 60/72 = 31/36

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