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Add 1/72 and 60/30

1^st number: 1/72, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

1/72 + 60/30 is 145/72.

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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,
   1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   60/30 = 60 × 12/30 × 12 = 720/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/360 + 720/360 = 5 + 720/360 = 725/360
5. 725/360 simplified gives 145/72
6. So, 1/72 + 60/30 = 145/72
   In mixed form: 21/72

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