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Add 1/72 and 60/16

1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 3 12/16

1/72 + 60/16 is 271/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    1/72 = 1 × 2/72 × 2 = 2/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    60/16 = 60 × 9/16 × 9 = 540/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/144 + 540/144 = 2 + 540/144 = 542/144
  5. 542/144 simplified gives 271/72
  6. So, 1/72 + 60/16 = 271/72
    In mixed form: 355/72

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