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Add 60/18 and 84/72

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

60/18 + 84/72 is 9/2.

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,
   60/18 = 60 × 4/18 × 4 = 240/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   84/72 = 84 × 1/72 × 1 = 84/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/72 + 84/72 = 240 + 84/72 = 324/72
5. 324/72 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 60/18 + 84/72 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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