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Add 32/15 and 60/72

1^st number: 2 2/15, 2^nd number: 60/72

32/15 + 60/72 is 89/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   32/15 = 32 × 24/15 × 24 = 768/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/360 + 300/360 = 768 + 300/360 = 1068/360
5. 1068/360 simplified gives 89/30
6. So, 32/15 + 60/72 = 89/30
   In mixed form: 229/30

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