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Add 1/60 and 56/72

1/60 + 56/72 is 143/180.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   1/60 = 1 × 6/60 × 6 = 6/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/360 + 280/360 = 6 + 280/360 = 286/360
5. 286/360 simplified gives 143/180
6. So, 1/60 + 56/72 = 143/180

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