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Add 60/72 and 45/20

1^st number: 60/72, 2^nd number: 2 5/20

60/72 + 45/20 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 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 20 × 18 = 360,
   45/20 = 45 × 18/20 × 18 = 810/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/360 + 810/360 = 300 + 810/360 = 1110/360
5. 1110/360 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 60/72 + 45/20 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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