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Add 36/5 and 60/72

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 60/72

36/5 + 60/72 is 241/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   36/5 = 36 × 72/5 × 72 = 2592/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/360 + 300/360 = 2592 + 300/360 = 2892/360
5. 2892/360 simplified gives 241/30
6. So, 36/5 + 60/72 = 241/30
   In mixed form: 81/30

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