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Add 15/72 and 24/60

15/72 + 24/60 is 73/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   24/60 = 24 × 6/60 × 6 = 144/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/360 + 144/360 = 75 + 144/360 = 219/360
5. 219/360 simplified gives 73/120
6. So, 15/72 + 24/60 = 73/120

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