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Add 72/10 and 2/60

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 2/60

72/10 + 2/60 is 217/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   72/10 = 72 × 6/10 × 6 = 432/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/60 + 2/60 = 432 + 2/60 = 434/60
5. 434/60 simplified gives 217/30
6. So, 72/10 + 2/60 = 217/30
   In mixed form: 77/30

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