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Add 45/18 and 60/72

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 60/72

45/18 + 60/72 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   45/18 = 45 × 4/18 × 4 = 180/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/72 + 60/72 = 180 + 60/72 = 240/72
5. 240/72 simplified gives 10/3
6. So, 45/18 + 60/72 = 10/3
   In mixed form: 31/3

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