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Add 32/10 and 60/72

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

32/10 + 60/72 is 121/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   32/10 = 32 × 36/10 × 36 = 1152/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/360 + 300/360 = 1152 + 300/360 = 1452/360
5. 1452/360 simplified gives 121/30
6. So, 32/10 + 60/72 = 121/30
   In mixed form: 41/30

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