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Add 30/24 and 72/60

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

30/24 + 72/60 is 49/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   72/60 = 72 × 2/60 × 2 = 144/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/120 + 144/120 = 150 + 144/120 = 294/120
5. 294/120 simplified gives 49/20
6. So, 30/24 + 72/60 = 49/20
   In mixed form: 29/20

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