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Add 27/72 and 56/60

27/72 + 56/60 is 157/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    56/60 = 56 × 6/60 × 6 = 336/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/360 + 336/360 = 135 + 336/360 = 471/360
  5. 471/360 simplified gives 157/120
  6. So, 27/72 + 56/60 = 157/120
    In mixed form: 137/120

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