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Add 28/60 and 60/72

28/60 + 60/72 is 13/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   28/60 = 28 × 6/60 × 6 = 168/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/360 + 300/360 = 168 + 300/360 = 468/360
5. 468/360 simplified gives 13/10
6. So, 28/60 + 60/72 = 13/10
   In mixed form: 13/10

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