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Add 5/72 and 20/6

1^st number: 5/72, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

5/72 + 20/6 is 245/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   20/6 = 20 × 12/6 × 12 = 240/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/72 + 240/72 = 5 + 240/72 = 245/72
5. So, 5/72 + 20/6 = 245/72
   In mixed form: 329/72

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