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Add 72/60 and 24/30

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 24/30

72/60 + 24/30 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
   24/30 = 24 × 2/30 × 2 = 48/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/60 + 48/60 = 72 + 48/60 = 120/60
5. 120/60 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 72/60 + 24/30 = 2/1

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