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Add 30/3 and 60/72

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 60/72

30/3 + 60/72 is 65/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
    30/3 = 30 × 24/3 × 24 = 720/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/72 + 60/72 = 720 + 60/72 = 780/72
  5. 780/72 simplified gives 65/6
  6. So, 30/3 + 60/72 = 65/6
    In mixed form: 105/6

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