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Add 60/36 and 30/72

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 30/72

60/36 + 30/72 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   60/36 = 60 × 2/36 × 2 = 120/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/72 + 30/72 = 120 + 30/72 = 150/72
5. 150/72 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 60/36 + 30/72 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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