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Add 60/30 and 20/72

1^st number: 2 0/30, 2^nd number: 20/72

60/30 + 20/72 is 41/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   60/30 = 60 × 12/30 × 12 = 720/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/360 + 100/360 = 720 + 100/360 = 820/360
5. 820/360 simplified gives 41/18
6. So, 60/30 + 20/72 = 41/18
   In mixed form: 25/18

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