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Add 28/60 and 36/5

1^st number: 28/60, 2^nd number: 7 1/5

28/60 + 36/5 is 23/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   28/60 = 28 × 1/60 × 1 = 28/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   36/5 = 36 × 12/5 × 12 = 432/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/60 + 432/60 = 28 + 432/60 = 460/60
5. 460/60 simplified gives 23/3
6. So, 28/60 + 36/5 = 23/3
   In mixed form: 72/3

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