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Add 28/30 and 60/72

28/30 + 60/72 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    28/30 = 28 × 12/30 × 12 = 336/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/360 + 300/360 = 336 + 300/360 = 636/360
  5. 636/360 simplified gives 53/30
  6. So, 28/30 + 60/72 = 53/30
    In mixed form: 123/30

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