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Add 36/72 and 16/60

36/72 + 16/60 is 23/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   16/60 = 16 × 6/60 × 6 = 96/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/360 + 96/360 = 180 + 96/360 = 276/360
5. 276/360 simplified gives 23/30
6. So, 36/72 + 16/60 = 23/30

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