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Add 20/75 and 60/72

20/75 + 60/72 is 11/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   20/75 = 20 × 24/75 × 24 = 480/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   60/72 = 60 × 25/72 × 25 = 1500/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/1800 + 1500/1800 = 480 + 1500/1800 = 1980/1800
5. 1980/1800 simplified gives 11/10
6. So, 20/75 + 60/72 = 11/10
   In mixed form: 11/10

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