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Add 60/2 and 48/72

1^st number: 30 0/2, 2^nd number: 48/72

60/2 + 48/72 is 92/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   60/2 = 60 × 36/2 × 36 = 2160/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   48/72 = 48 × 1/72 × 1 = 48/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/72 + 48/72 = 2160 + 48/72 = 2208/72
5. 2208/72 simplified gives 92/3
6. So, 60/2 + 48/72 = 92/3
   In mixed form: 302/3

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