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Add 60/12 and 72/10

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 7 2/10

60/12 + 72/10 is 61/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   60/12 = 60 × 5/12 × 5 = 300/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   72/10 = 72 × 6/10 × 6 = 432/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/60 + 432/60 = 300 + 432/60 = 732/60
5. 732/60 simplified gives 61/5
6. So, 60/12 + 72/10 = 61/5
   In mixed form: 121/5

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