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Add 42/72 and 8/60

42/72 + 8/60 is 43/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   8/60 = 8 × 6/60 × 6 = 48/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/360 + 48/360 = 210 + 48/360 = 258/360
5. 258/360 simplified gives 43/60
6. So, 42/72 + 8/60 = 43/60

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