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Add 1/72 and 60/8

1^st number: 1/72, 2^nd number: 7 4/8

1/72 + 60/8 is 541/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   60/8 = 60 × 9/8 × 9 = 540/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1/72 + 540/72 = 1 + 540/72 = 541/72
5. So, 1/72 + 60/8 = 541/72
   In mixed form: 737/72

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