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Add 10/72 and 60/45

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

10/72 + 60/45 is 53/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   60/45 = 60 × 8/45 × 8 = 480/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/360 + 480/360 = 50 + 480/360 = 530/360
5. 530/360 simplified gives 53/36
6. So, 10/72 + 60/45 = 53/36
   In mixed form: 117/36

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