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Add 36/60 and 1/72

36/60 + 1/72 is 221/360.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   36/60 = 36 × 6/60 × 6 = 216/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/360 + 5/360 = 216 + 5/360 = 221/360
5. So, 36/60 + 1/72 = 221/360

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