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Add 36/30 and 60/72

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 60/72

36/30 + 60/72 is 61/30.

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,
   36/30 = 36 × 12/30 × 12 = 432/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/360 + 300/360 = 432 + 300/360 = 732/360
5. 732/360 simplified gives 61/30
6. So, 36/30 + 60/72 = 61/30
   In mixed form: 21/30

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