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Add 3/72 and 60/48

1^st number: 3/72, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

3/72 + 60/48 is 31/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   3/72 = 3 × 2/72 × 2 = 6/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   60/48 = 60 × 3/48 × 3 = 180/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/144 + 180/144 = 6 + 180/144 = 186/144
5. 186/144 simplified gives 31/24
6. So, 3/72 + 60/48 = 31/24
   In mixed form: 17/24

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