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Add 60/72 and 42/30

1^st number: 60/72, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

60/72 + 42/30 is 67/30.

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,
   42/30 = 42 × 12/30 × 12 = 504/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/360 + 504/360 = 300 + 504/360 = 804/360
5. 804/360 simplified gives 67/30
6. So, 60/72 + 42/30 = 67/30
   In mixed form: 27/30

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