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Add 72/18 and 60/25

1^st number: 4 0/18, 2^nd number: 2 10/25

72/18 + 60/25 is 32/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   72/18 = 72 × 25/18 × 25 = 1800/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   60/25 = 60 × 18/25 × 18 = 1080/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/450 + 1080/450 = 1800 + 1080/450 = 2880/450
5. 2880/450 simplified gives 32/5
6. So, 72/18 + 60/25 = 32/5
   In mixed form: 62/5

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