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Add 72/60 and 30/5

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

72/60 + 30/5 is 36/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
   30/5 = 30 × 12/5 × 12 = 360/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/60 + 360/60 = 72 + 360/60 = 432/60
5. 432/60 simplified gives 36/5
6. So, 72/60 + 30/5 = 36/5
   In mixed form: 71/5

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