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Add 3/72 and 8/60

3/72 + 8/60 is 7/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   8/60 = 8 × 6/60 × 6 = 48/360
4. Add the two fractions:
   15/360 + 48/360 = 15 + 48/360 = 63/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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