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Add 72/2 and 56/60

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 56/60

72/2 + 56/60 is 554/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/60 + 56/60 = 2160 + 56/60 = 2216/60
  5. 2216/60 simplified gives 554/15
  6. So, 72/2 + 56/60 = 554/15
    In mixed form: 3614/15

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