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Add 25/6 and 60/72

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 60/72

25/6 + 60/72 is 5/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   25/6 = 25 × 12/6 × 12 = 300/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/72 + 60/72 = 300 + 60/72 = 360/72
5. 360/72 simplified gives 5/1
6. So, 25/6 + 60/72 = 5/1

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