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Add 36/60 and 72/7

1^st number: 36/60, 2^nd number: 10 2/7

36/60 + 72/7 is 381/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   72/7 = 72 × 60/7 × 60 = 4320/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/420 + 4320/420 = 252 + 4320/420 = 4572/420
5. 4572/420 simplified gives 381/35
6. So, 36/60 + 72/7 = 381/35
   In mixed form: 1031/35

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