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Add 72/24 and 6/60

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 6/60

72/24 + 6/60 is 31/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/120 + 12/120 = 360 + 12/120 = 372/120
5. 372/120 simplified gives 31/10
6. So, 72/24 + 6/60 = 31/10
   In mixed form: 31/10

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