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Add 72/2 and 42/60

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 42/60

72/2 + 42/60 is 367/10.

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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,
   42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/60 + 42/60 = 2160 + 42/60 = 2202/60
5. 2202/60 simplified gives 367/10
6. So, 72/2 + 42/60 = 367/10
   In mixed form: 367/10

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