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Add 32/30 and 60/72

1^st number: 1 2/30, 2^nd number: 60/72

32/30 + 60/72 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   32/30 = 32 × 12/30 × 12 = 384/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/360 + 300/360 = 384 + 300/360 = 684/360
5. 684/360 simplified gives 19/10
6. So, 32/30 + 60/72 = 19/10
   In mixed form: 19/10

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