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Add 60/2 and 84/72

1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 1 12/72

60/2 + 84/72 is 187/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    84/72 = 84 × 1/72 × 1 = 84/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/72 + 84/72 = 2160 + 84/72 = 2244/72
  5. 2244/72 simplified gives 187/6
  6. So, 60/2 + 84/72 = 187/6
    In mixed form: 311/6

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