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Add 72/60 and 15/6

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

72/60 + 15/6 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   15/6 = 15 × 10/6 × 10 = 150/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/60 + 150/60 = 72 + 150/60 = 222/60
5. 222/60 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 72/60 + 15/6 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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