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Add 30/2 and 60/72

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

30/2 + 60/72 is 95/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
    30/2 = 30 × 36/2 × 36 = 1080/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/72 + 60/72 = 1080 + 60/72 = 1140/72
  5. 1140/72 simplified gives 95/6
  6. So, 30/2 + 60/72 = 95/6
    In mixed form: 155/6

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