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Add 72/2 and 30/60

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 30/60

72/2 + 30/60 is 73/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   72/2 = 72 × 30/2 × 30 = 2160/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/60 + 30/60 = 2160 + 30/60 = 2190/60
5. 2190/60 simplified gives 73/2
6. So, 72/2 + 30/60 = 73/2
   In mixed form: 361/2

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