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Add 60/72 and 24/30

60/72 + 24/30 is 49/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 30 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    24/30 = 24 × 12/30 × 12 = 288/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/360 + 288/360 = 300 + 288/360 = 588/360
  5. 588/360 simplified gives 49/30
  6. So, 60/72 + 24/30 = 49/30
    In mixed form: 119/30

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