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Add 20/10 and 24/72

1^st number: 2 0/10, 2^nd number: 24/72

20/10 + 24/72 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   20/10 = 20 × 36/10 × 36 = 720/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/360 + 120/360 = 720 + 120/360 = 840/360
5. 840/360 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 20/10 + 24/72 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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