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Add 30/15 and 60/72

1^st number: 2 0/15, 2^nd number: 60/72

30/15 + 60/72 is 17/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   30/15 = 30 × 24/15 × 24 = 720/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/360 + 300/360 = 720 + 300/360 = 1020/360
5. 1020/360 simplified gives 17/6
6. So, 30/15 + 60/72 = 17/6
   In mixed form: 25/6

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