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Add 72/25 and 10/60

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 10/60

72/25 + 10/60 is 457/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   72/25 = 72 × 12/25 × 12 = 864/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   10/60 = 10 × 5/60 × 5 = 50/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/300 + 50/300 = 864 + 50/300 = 914/300
5. 914/300 simplified gives 457/150
6. So, 72/25 + 10/60 = 457/150
   In mixed form: 37/150

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